Company Overview
Wernick are specialists in the design and construction of temporary permanent modular building projects. We offer sophisticated and sustainable offsite building solutions that inspire creative architectural individuality with accelerated project delivery. With a proud history dating back to 1934, the Wernick Group has grown over 90 years to become Britain’s largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation.Wernick Modular Hire is seeking a dedicated Pre-Construction Project Manager to to lead and manage pre-construction activities from order won stage to construction phase, with the key objective of managing projects that successfully achieve the project deliverables, whilst managing risk and maximising profitability.Apply nowImportant InformationLocation: Wernick Modular Hire, Wolverhampton Road, Cannock, England, Cannock, WS11 1LYDate Posted: 11th December 2025Closing Date: 25th December 2025Industry: land / Property and ConstructionJob Type: Full timeSalary: Based on Experience
About The Role
Scope
The Pre-Construction Project Manager will take responsibility and ownership of multiple projects from order won stage to construction phase, leading and working collaboratively with the Technical Service Manager and all other departments to set out and achieve completion of all the project deliverables on time and to a high standard whilst managing both commercial and operational risks and maximising profitability.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the design, commercial and delivery teams from order won stage to commencement of the construction phase.
- Lead on setting out the individual project deliverables.
- Manage the process of completing the project deliverables to a high standard in line with project timelines.
- Facilitate, lead and manage internal stakeholders to influence the conversion of opportunities into orders.
- Influence design development in line with client requirements/expectations whilst maintaining the required commercial outcome.
- Confirm the technical specification requirements for individual projects.
- Be the point of contact for client’s and their design teams.
- Lead and escalate the negotiation of contractual matters where applicable
- Manage the supply chain project stakeholders to ensure compliance with project design and specification requirements.
- Appoint, brief, and manage external consultants to ensure outputs are aligned with design, specification and time-line requirements.
- Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures.
- Lead and manage handover meetings with the delivery teams prior to construction to ensure the project design and commercial strategy is implemented and the delivery team have complete and accurate information.
- Carry out any other Project Management duties and activities as required.
Essential Criteria
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a Construction related discipline.
- Proficient in MS Office software.
- Good communication skills.
- Excellent leadership skills in managing teams from various disciplines.
What You Will Get In Return
- Competitive salary and bonus scheme
- Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
- Option to buy extra holidays
- Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
- Christmas Shutdown
- Early finish Friday
- Cycle to work scheme
- Group pension
- Annual salary review (each January)
- Life Assurance (2x annual salary)
- Personal Accident Insurance
- Free onsite parking
- Employee assistance program
- Training and progression opportunities
- Family-run and well-established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
- Employee Referral scheme
- Benefits scheme (discounted retailers scheme)
- Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
- Direct communication with MD/CEO and staff satisfaction surveys
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We thank you in advance for your interest in this role and our company.
Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies
Any unsolicited CVs will be sent at the recruitment agency’s own risk and will be interpreted as gifts. We have no liability to you for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly without entering into your terms and conditions for this vacancy. By submitting an unsolicited CV to us or any member of our staff, you accept these terms as the default position. If we require your assistance with any vacancy, we will contact you directly.
The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK
What you will needRequired criteria
- IT Literate including Microsoft Project
- HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in a Construction related discipline.
- Good communication skills, both written & verbal
- Excellent leadership skills in managing teams from various disciplines.
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