Pre-Construction Manager

Wates Group; Oldham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead the planning and mobilisation of major social housing projects. The role requires detailed understanding of compliance with safety regulations, strategic project management, and excellent stakeholder communication skills. Ideal candidates will possess a degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering and have a proven track record in mobilising projects. Join a company committed to delivering safe and sustainable housing across the region.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in mobilising projects under the Building Safety Act.
• Experience with planned maintenance frameworks and retrofit programmes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mobilisation and planning of key social housing projects.
• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Regulations.
• Coordinate with design teams and supply chains for client expectations.

Skills

Pre-construction planning for Higher-Risk Buildings

Procurement strategies

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Planning management

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering

Professional membership (CIOB, RICS)

Job description

The Vacancy

WPSare looking for an experienced and driven Pre-Construction Manager to lead the mobilisation and planning of key social housing projects, including planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes within high‑rise buildings, as well as retrofit projects across the North West. This is a strategic role that ensures compliance, quality, and successful delivery from the earliest stages of project development.

🏘️ Project Scope

• Delivery of high‑rise residential schemes, ensuring compliance with the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Regulations
• Mobilisation of planned works and retrofit programmes under frameworks such as PAS 2035
• Coordination with design teams, consultants, and supply chain to meet client expectations and regulatory standards

🎓 Qualifications :

• Degree or HNC / HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Regulations, and PAS 2035
• Professional membership (e.g. CIOB, RICS) desirable

🛠️ Key Skills :

• Strong understanding of pre‑construction planning for Higher‑Risk Buildings (HRBs), including gateway submissions
• Expertise in procurement strategies, cost planning, and risk management
• Familiarity with retrofit standards and sustainability requirements
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication skills
• Proficient in programme and planning management

📈 Experience :

• Proven track record in mobilising projects under the Building Safety Act
• Experience with planned maintenance frameworks and retrofit programmes
• Skilled in coordinating with design teams, consultants, and supply chain partners for compliance and quality

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team that’s shaping the future of housing. You’ll play a key role in delivering safe, sustainable, and high‑quality homes across the region.

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family‑owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises :

Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.

Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.

Awards

BEST PROJECT Inside Housing Development Awards WINNER 2022 Construction News Awards Winner GOLD AWARD Investors in People 2022 GOLD AWARD Considerate Constructors Schemes (CCS) National Site Awards TOP 50 EMPLOYERS 2022 Top 50 Employers for Women WINNER 2022 Working Families Best Practice Awards