Pre - Construction Manager

UI Social Infrastructure Limited; Dartford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Job summary

United Infrastructure in the United Kingdom is seeking a highly capable Pre‑Construction Manager (PCM) to lead all pre‑construction activities across complex cladding remediation projects. You will transform developing briefs into delivery‑ready solutions, ensuring design certainty, programme confidence, cost alignment and full statutory compliance.

You will de‑risk projects, manage multidisciplinary teams, and drive successful outcomes through to a seamless handover to delivery, coordinating

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pre-Construction Manager or similar within complex construction
• Strong understanding of PCSA delivery, design management, and regulatory compliance
• Experience with façade remediation or high-rise schemes desirable
• Excellent programme, risk and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act, CDM and HRB gateway processes

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage PCSA programmes covering surveys, design, approvals, procurement
• Lead client-facing coordination meetings and monthly reporting
• Define and manage PCSA deliverables, trackers and reporting structures
• Maintain accurate progress tracking and alignment with programme
• Translate Employer’s Requirements into a compliant technical scope
• Lead mock-ups, testing and validation of design solutions

Skills

Pre-Construction Manager

PCSA delivery

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder management

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects across the utility and social infrastructure sectors. Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly capable Pre‑Construction Manager (PCM) to lead and coordinate all pre‑construction activities across complex cladding remediation projects under PCSA. This role is critical in transforming a developing brief into a fully defined, delivery‑ready solution, ensuring design certainty, programme confidence, cost alignment, and full statutory compliance. You will take ownership of de‑risking projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and driving successful outcomes through to a seamless handover to delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Programme & PCSA Management
  • Develop and manage detailed PCSA programmes covering surveys, design, approvals, procurement, and statutory milestones
  • Lead client‑facing coordination meetings and monthly reporting, including risks, opportunities, and change control
  • Define and manage PCSA deliverables, trackers, and reporting structures
  • Maintain accurate progress tracking, ensuring alignment with programme and deliverables
• Scope Definition & Technical Assurance
  • Translate Employer’s Requirements and fire strategy into a clear, compliant technical scope
  • Lead and coordinate intrusive investigations to validate as‑built conditions
  • Develop and assess remedial strategies with costed options and risk analysis
  • Ensure compliance with PAS 9980, relevant BS standards, Building Regulations, and warranty requirements
  • Establish QA/ITP frameworks, mock‑up strategies, and technical approval processes
• Design Management (RIBA Stages 2–4)
  • Coordinate the design process, including programmes, responsibility matrices, and consultant performance
  • Drive resolution of design queries, changes, and technical risks
  • Lead mock‑ups, testing, and validation of design solutions
  • Maintain design risk and residual risk registers
• Statutory & Regulatory Compliance
  • Manage Building Control approvals and regulatory engagement
  • Support Gateway 2/3 processes for Higher‑Risk Buildings (HRBs)
  • Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM, and Building Safety Act requirements
  • Maintain robust audit trails and product conformity documentation
• Surveys, Access & Early Works
  • Plan and manage survey strategies, intrusive works, and enabling packages
  • Develop access and temporary works strategies for occupied buildings
  • Coordinate interfaces such as asbestos, MEP, structural risks, and logistics
  • Ensure safe systems of work and pre‑start planning
• Health, Safety & Building Safety
  • Lead safety‑in‑design reviews and contribute to Construction Phase Planning
  • Ensure risks are eliminated or mitigated through design and methodology
  • Coordinate resident safety and live‑environment working strategies
  • Support compliance with CDM and building safety frameworks
• Commercial & Procurement Integration
  • Work closely with the Commercial Lead to manage cost planning, risk allowances, and value engineering
  • Support procurement strategy, package scoping, and tender processes
  • Engage and assess supply chain capability, competence, and compliance
  • Identify long‑lead items and align procurement with programme needs
• Quality, Information & Golden Thread
  • Establish and manage CDE protocols and structured information management
  • Define QA requirements and evidence for compliance and traceability
  • Compile and manage the Golden Thread of information for handover
  • Ensure all pre‑construction documentation is delivery‑ready
• Stakeholder & Resident Engagement
  • Support client and resident engagement strategies and communications
  • Present technical solutions and phasing plans in a clear, accessible manner
  • Manage commitments, issues, and stakeholder expectations
• Handover to Delivery Lead
  • Pre‑Start Readiness Reviews to ensure full project preparedness
  • Confirm design, procurement, risk, and compliance readiness
  • Ensure seamless transition to the delivery team with clear documentation and controls

About You

• Proven experience as a Pre‑Construction Manager or similar role within complex construction or cladding remediation
• Strong understanding of PCSA delivery, design management, and regulatory compliance
• Experience working on façade, fire remediation, or high‑rise residential schemes (highly desirable)
• Excellent programme, risk, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to work collaboratively across disciplines
• Knowledge of Building Safety Act, CDM, and HRB gateway processes

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to lead complex, high‑value remediation projects
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision‑making
• A collaborative and forward‑thinking working environment

Apply Now

If you’re an experienced Pre‑Construction Manager looking to take ownership of complex schemes and drive excellence from concept to delivery, we’d love to hear from you. Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.