Pre Construction Manager

United Living Group; Walsall, Warrington, Trafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Job summary

United Living Group is seeking a highly experienced Pre‑Construction Manager to lead all facets of the pre‑construction phase from our offices in the Midlands/Greater Manchester area. You will steer design coordination, value engineering, risk management and early procurement to ensure projects are set up for success.

The role requires refurbishment, retrofit and high‑rise experience, with strong knowledge of fire safety regulations and Building Safety Act 2022.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead design team meetings and drive progress and decision-making.

Skills

Design coordination

Early-stage project planning

Procurement strategies

Stakeholder management

Design governance

Regulatory compliance

Team leadership

BIM / Revit / Navisworks

MS Project

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering

CIOB/RICS membership

Tools

MS Project

BIM (Revit, Navisworks)

Aconex / Document control

Job description

Pre‑Construction Manager

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

• 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
  • Scope definition
  • Risk identification & mitigation
  • Programme development
• 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
  • Fire engineers
  • Internal commercial, design & delivery teams
• Key Responsibilities Include
  • Leading design team meetings
  • Driving progress and decision‑making
  • Supporting bid submissions and client presentations
  • Cross‑functional collaboration to ensure design, compliance & delivery alignment

Regulatory & Compliance Awareness

• 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

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

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

Additional Information

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