Trainee Pre Construction Coordinator

Founded in 1978, Clark Contracts is a privately owned main contractor with several operating divisions; Construction, Fit Out, Refurbishment, Housing and Maintenance. ​We employ over 280 people with offices in the East and West of Scotland.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Trainee Pre-Construction Coordinator. This entry-level position is designed for recent school leavers, graduates or individuals currently studying towards a Construction related degree that wants to build a career in pre-construction management. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced professionals, gaining hands-on experience in planning, coordinating, and overseeing pre-construction activities.

Role & Responsibilities

Working closely with experienced Preconstruction Manager and Contracts Managers the successful candidates will:

·       Assist in Pre-Construction Planning:

• Support management in the development of project plans, schedules, and budgets and programmes.
• Help in the preparation of project estimates and cost analysis.

·       Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of project documents, including contracts, drawings, and specifications.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

·       Coordination and Communication:

• Coordinate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to gather necessary information for project planning.
• Facilitate communication between project team members to ensure alignment and timely decision-making.

·       Risk Management:

• Assist in identifying potential project risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Participate in risk assessment meetings and contribute to risk management plans.

·       Quality Assurance:

• Ensure that all pre-construction activities comply with company standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support the implementation of quality control processes.

Candidate

The successful candidate will have:

• Fully embracing our Customers’ 1st campaign to continually improve the way we deal with our customers.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Basic understanding of construction documents and terminology.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

As gold accredited members of The 5% Club, we are committed to the continued development of all employees, and successful candidates will be given full support to start / complete their academic studies and be given the platform to establish themselves in their career.

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