Pre Construction Manager

United Living; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for career progression

Job summary

United Living is seeking a highly skilled Pre-Construction Manager based in Walsall to lead all aspects of the pre-construction phase for critical projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in planned works, refurbishment, and high-rise schemes, with a strong technical background in fire safety regulations.

This pivotal role includes responsibility for project planning, stakeholder management, and compliance awareness, ensuring project success from day one. Competitive salary and career growth opportunities offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in planned works is essential.
• Proven background in refurbishment, retrofit, and high-rise residential schemes.
• Membership of CIOB, RICS, or similar professional body.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the pre-construction phase for projects.
• Drive progress and decision-making.
• Support bid submissions and client presentations.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of fire safety regulations

Design coordination

Value engineering

Interpretation of architectural/engineering drawings

Procurement strategies

Supply chain engagement

Communication and coordination

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering or similar

Degree in Architecture

Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Project

BIM platforms (e.g., Revit, Navisworks)

Document control systems (e.g., Aconex)

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Job Description

Location: Based from either our Walsall, Warrington, or Trafford office.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pre‑Construction Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will lead all aspects of the pre‑construction phase, ensuring projects are set up for success from day one.

Experience in planned works is essential, along with a proven background in refurbishment, retrofit, and high‑rise residential schemes.

Technical & Industry Expertise

We’re looking for someone with strong technical capability, including:

• In‑depth knowledge of fire safety regulations:
  • Building Safety Act 2022
  • Approved Document B
  • PAS 9980
  • BS 8414
• Experience in design coordination and value engineering during pre‑construction.
• Strong ability to interpret, critique, and challenge architectural and engineering drawings.
• Experience providing pre‑construction input on:
  • Refurbishment projects
  • Retrofit schemes (including energy efficiency and decarbonisation)
  • High‑rise buildings

Project & Commercial Acumen

Proven capability in early‑stage project planning, including:

Strong understanding of:

• Procurement strategies
• Supply chain engagement
• Supporting QS teams with cost planning and budget development

Experience working with:

• Public sector clients
• Framework agreements
• GLA and DLUHC‑funded schemes

Stakeholder & Team Management

Excellent communication and coordination skills with:

• Clients
• Design consultants
• Internal commercial, design & delivery teams

Key responsibilities include:

• Driving progress and decision‑making
• Supporting bid submissions and client presentations
• Cross‑functional collaboration to ensure design, compliance & delivery alignment

Regulatory & Compliance Awareness

A strong understanding of:

• Building Control processes, including Gateway 2 submissions
• Golden Thread principles and digital record‑keeping
• Resident engagement requirements under the Building Safety Regulator

Qualifications

Qualifications

Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar.

Professional Membership & Tools

• Membership of CIOB, RICS, or similar professional body.
• MS Project
• BIM platforms (e.g., Revit, Navisworks)
• Document control systems (e.g., Aconex)

Additional Information

If you are a Pre Construction Manager seeking a dynamic and diverse work environment, we are offering:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth