Pre-Construction Lead

Carrington West; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic built environment consultancy seeks a Pre-Construction Lead in Nottingham to oversee project planning and strategy in a senior role. This position offers a chance to directly influence project outcomes and work on socially valuable projects within a respected consultancy framework, promoting innovation and collaboration within the team.

Benefits

Excellent leadership culture

Collaborative team ethos

Strong work-life balance

Qualifications

• Strong leadership experience in pre-construction or project management.
• Solid understanding of RIBA stages and CDM regulations.
• Confident working with clients and technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and programming of capital projects.
• Manage internal teams and external consultants for delivery.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to drive project success.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Role: Pre-Construction Lead
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + Excellent Benefits
Sector: Built Environment / Consultancy / Public Sector Frameworks

The Opportunity
A dynamic and growing built environment consultancy is looking for a Pre-Construction Lead to manage the front end of a high-impact project portfolio. This is a senior leadership role offering genuine influence across strategy, people, and delivery. You'll take charge of early-stage planning, stakeholder engagement, and programme oversight-ensuring projects are set up for success from day one.
Perfect for a strategic thinker who thrives in fast-paced environments and enjoys shaping outcomes at both project and business level.

Why Join?
·Work with a respected consultancy operating on public-sector frameworks
·Lead meaningful projects with real social value
·Influence strategic direction and innovation across the business
·Excellent leadership culture and collaborative team ethos
·Hybrid working model and strong work-life balance

Key Responsibilities
·Lead the planning, mobilisation and programming of a wide range of capital projects and advisory commissions.
·Oversee the development of robust pre-construction information (PCI), feasibility studies, and strategic briefs.
·Manage internal teams and external consultants to ensure high-quality delivery aligned to time, budget, and client expectations.
·Support and mentor a multi-disciplinary team, ensuring best practice, compliance, and consistent output.
·Engage with senior stakeholders, including public sector clients and delivery partners, to drive early project success.
·Lead on risk management, change control, and strategic client reporting (sustainability, procurement, fire safety, BIM etc.).
·Champion collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement across pre-construction services.

Ideal Candidate
·Strong leadership experience in pre-construction, programme or project management (public or private sector).
·Solid understanding of RIBA stages, CDM regulations, and early-phase project reporting.
·Confident working with clients, consultants, and technical teams.
·Track record of managing multi-project programmes and guiding teams through early design and planning phases.
·Professional, collaborative, and commercially aware.

Culture & Values
You'll be part of an organisation that champions:
·Accountability - Own your role and act with integrity
·Collaboration - Work across teams and share knowledge
·Efficiency - Focus on what matters and drive value
·Expertise - Invest in learning and mentor others
·Innovation - Embrace change and improve how things are done
·Sustainability - Think long term and make a positive impact

Ready to make your mark?
This is more than a project delivery role-it's about shaping the future of how this organisation operates and the communities it serves.

Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat to learn more.

If you feel that you are right for this role technically, but the salary, location or seniority does not suit you specifically then please still feel free to send us your CV. We constantly recruit for roles very similar to this one at all levels UK Wide. We are always keen to chat with you discreetly about your employment situation.

Even if you are happy in your current role for now, we always welcome calls from Highways, Infrastructure & Transportation professionals keen to make their introductions for future months or years. Carrington West's Highways, Transport & Infrastructure division is the fastest growing in the country, our specialist team has a combined over 100+ years' experience in this market. Please call Adam Butler at Carrington West on07889 214 154 for more information.

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