Pre-Construction Manager

Regen Solutions; Kirklees; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Regen Solutions in Baildon seeks a Pre-Construction Manager to lead front-end delivery of façade and cladding remediation schemes, ensuring projects are technically compliant, commercially robust, and fully prepared for safe site mobilisation. The role bridges design, commercial, and operational functions to secure and de-risk projects prior to construction commencement.

You will manage design development across façade, glazing, EWI, recladding and fire remediation; coordinate architects, fire

Qualifications

• Proven pre-construction and design management experience in façade, glazing, cladding remediation, EWI and fire compliance schemes.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations and fire safety requirements.
• Experience coordinating design development with consultants and engineers.
• Experience with JCT contracts and procurement strategies.
• Demonstrable risk management and value engineering within construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from enquiry and tender through contract award and handover.
• Review tender docs, specs and reports to identify risks and opportunities.
• Manage design development across façade, glazing, EWI, recladding and fire remediation.
• Coordinate architects, fire engineers, structural engineers and Building Control.
• Develop pre-construction programmes using Asta Powerproject.
• Programme design, approvals, procurement and mobilisation with timelines.
• Ensure Building Regulations and fire safety compliance.
• Lead value engineering and identify technical and commercial risks.
• Support pricing, procurement and subcontractor appointments.
• Oversee surveys, investigations and condition reports.

Skills

Pre-construction management

Façade and glazing knowledge

Risk management

Procurement strategy

Stakeholder coordination

Value engineering

Contract review (JCT)

Tools

Asta Powerproject

Job description

Tier 1 Main Contractor

Pre Construction Manager - Cladding, Facades & EWI

Baildon

£65,000-£80,000 + Car Allowance

Summary of Position:

The Pre-Construction Manager leads the front-end delivery of façade and cladding remediation schemes, ensuring projects are technically compliant, commercially robust, and fully prepared for safe and efficient site mobilisation. The role bridges design, commercial, and operational functions to secure and de-risk projects prior to construction commencement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects from initial enquiry and tender through to contract award and operational handover
• Review tender information, specifications, drawings and consultant reports to identify risks and opportunities
• Manage design development across façade, glazing, EWI, recladding and fire remediation
• Coordinate architects, fire engineers, structural engineers, Building Control and specialist consultants
• Develop, review and amend pre-construction programmes using Asta Powerproject
• Programme design, approvals, procurement and mobilisation, with high-level construction timelines developed alongside Operations
• Coordinate Building Safety Act and Gateway 2 requirements with the Principal Designer
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, fire safety requirements and relevant façade standards
• Lead value engineering and identify technical, commercial and programme risks
• Support pricing, procurement, supply-chain engagement and subcontractor appointments
• Coordinate subcontractor designs, technical submissions and warranties
• Oversee surveys, intrusive investigations and condition reports
• Manage client, consultant and stakeholder relationships
• Lead detailed project handovers to Contracts Managers and Operations

Person Specifications:

Experience:

• Proven experience in pre-construction and design management within façade and glazing, cladding remediation, EWI and fire compliance schemes.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, fire safety requirements, and façade performance standards.
• Experience managing consultant teams and coordinating design development.
• Experience of JCT forms of contract.
• Demonstrable experience in risk management and value engineering within construction projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategy and supply chain engagement.

Qualities and Attitude:

• Commercially aware with strong risk identification and mitigation skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to interpret complex technical information.
• Proactive and solutions-driven with the ability to foresee and resolve issues before mobilisation.
• Strong communicator with the confidence to challenge design and technical assumptions constructively.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Highly organised with strong programme management capability.
• Innovative, decisive, and capable of working to tight tender deadlines.
• Committed to quality, compliance, and delivering technically robust solutions