Pre-Construction Manager

-; Oldham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction firm is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to oversee the mobilization and planning of key social housing projects. This strategic role ensures compliance with safety regulations and involves coordinating with various teams for successful project delivery. Candidates should have a degree in Construction Management or a related field, along with strong skills in pre-construction planning and stakeholder engagement. The position offers an opportunity to be part of a team that's shaping the future of housing in the region.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of higher-risk building regulations and submissions.
• Knowledge of the Building Safety Act, Fire Safety Regulations, and PAS 2035.
• Professional membership (e.g., CIOB, RICS) is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the mobilization and planning of social housing projects.
• Ensure compliance with Building Safety Act and Fire Safety Regulations.
• Coordinate with design teams and consultants to meet client expectations.

Skills

Pre-construction planning

Procurement strategies

Cost planning

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Programme management

Education

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

Job description

The 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 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 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.

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