Pre-Construction Manager

WATES; Oldham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to lead the mobilization and planning of key social housing projects in the North West. The role requires a strong understanding of pre-construction planning, compliance with safety regulations, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. You will play a key role in delivering sustainable and high-quality homes across the region.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Regulations.
• Professional membership (e.g. CIOB, RICS) desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mobilization and planning of key social housing projects.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, quality, and successful delivery.

Skills

Pre-construction planning for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs)

Procurement strategies

Cost planning

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Programme and planning management

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related discipline

Job description

Vacancy

WPS are 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 strategic role 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 a 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 offences. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre‑employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

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.