Development/Pre-Construction Manager - Residential

Edge Careers; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a proactive Development / Pre-Construction Manager to oversee projects from the initial concept to planning approval in the West Midlands. The successful candidate will manage various stakeholders and coordinate the development process, ensuring effective collaboration and high-quality outcomes. This full-time position requires a strong understanding of the planning regulations and project management experience in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within the construction industry.
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders effectively.
• Strong understanding of planning processes and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage schemes from award through to planning permission.
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, and consultants.
• Oversee surveys and technical appraisals.

Job description

Location: West Midlands

We’re looking for a proactive Development / Pre-Construction Manager to help take schemes from a blank canvas through to planning approval. Working closely with consultants, clients, and internal teams, this role is central to shaping schemes at the earliest stages of development. Based from the West Midlands office, you will play a key role in influencing design, balancing commercial and technical considerations, and ensuring successful project outcomes from day one.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing schemes from award through to planning permission
• Appointing, managing, and coordinating architects, engineers, and specialist consultants
• Overseeing surveys, reports, and technical appraisals
• Supporting value engineering and commercial decision-making
• Liaising with clients and supporting public consultation activities
• Managing pre-construction programmes
• Supporting tenders and interviews
• Submitting planning applications and handing projects over to delivery teams

About You

You will enjoy working at the front end of development, influencing design decisions, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and driving schemes forward through the planning process. This role suits someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys shaping high-quality developments from the earliest stages.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Construction