Pre Construction Manager

Zenith Advisory Partners; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK general contractor is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to oversee the planning and programming across diverse projects. This role involves acting as the primary contact during preconstruction, developing project schedules, and ensuring compliance with planning requirements. Ideal candidates will have strong technical insight, commercial awareness, and at least 3 years' experience in a similar role. The position offers benefits such as a company pension scheme and travel expenses coverage.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Accommodation and travel expenses

Fuel card for business use

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar preconstruction or planning role.
• Strong understanding of JCT 2011 MWD and JCT 2011 DB.
• Solid knowledge of planning requirements across England and Scotland.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact during preconstruction.
• Develop, maintain, and review project schedules.
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and contractors.

Skills

Strong technical insight

Commercial awareness

Analytical skills

Proactive approach

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree or HND in a relevant field

Tools

Primavera P6

MS Project

Job description

Preconstruction Manager

North West Based - Projects UK Wide

About The Company

A leading UK general contractor specialising in construction, refurbishment, and fit-out projects is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to drive the planning and programming function across a diverse portfolio of schemes.

This role suits someone with strong technical insight, commercial awareness, and the initiative to influence early project success.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact during preconstruction, ensuring clear communication with internal teams, clients, and design partners.
• Build strong relationships with client representatives and help shape efficient, compliant planning solutions.
• Develop, maintain, and review project schedules in line with planning procedures.
• Collaborate closely with architects, engineers, and contractors to optimise design and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Lead the preconstruction process, defining roles, responsibilities, and delivery strategies.
• Review programmes from team members and subcontractors, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Conduct pre-start site visits, representing the contractor and supporting early-stage buildability reviews.
• Coordinate with technical, commercial, and development teams on compliance and construction strategy.
• Prepare and review HRB/BSA documentation for Building Safety Regulator submissions.
• Review full preconstruction packs prior to sign-off.
• Oversee site presentation standards and manage pre/post-work photographic surveys.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree or HND in a relevant field.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar preconstruction or planning role.
• Strong understanding of JCT 2011 MWD and JCT 2011 DB.
• Solid knowledge of planning requirements across England and Scotland.
• Proficient in Primavera P6 (expert level) with working knowledge of MS Project.
• Analytical, proactive, and highly collaborative.
• (Desirable) Engineering or technical background within a main contracting environment.

Benefits

• Company pension scheme
• Accommodation and travel expenses
• Fuel card for business use