Pre-Construction Manager(Internal)

Axis CLC Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme and life assurance

25 days' annual leave

Perkbox discounts

Volunteer day

Refer-a-Friend £2,000 bonus

Career progression

Job summary

Axis CLC Group is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join our Planned Works & Projects team in Stratford, East London. You will lead pre-construction activities for planned refurbishment and capital works, ensuring schemes are fully developed, costed, and ready for delivery.

You will collaborate with operational, commercial and bid teams to drive robust submissions, coordinate surveys and assessments, and mitigate risks.

Qualifications

• Experience in pre-construction, project management or operational roles within construction, refurbishment or social housing.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness with ability to identify risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop projects from initial enquiry through mobilisation.
• Manage the pre-construction process for planned works and refurbishment projects.
• Review specifications, drawings and tender documentation.
• Coordinate surveys, site investigations and technical assessments.
• Develop programmes, methodologies and construction proposals.
• Work with estimating, commercial and operations teams to produce robust submissions.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support value engineering and buildability reviews.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Ensure projects are fully prepared for handover to delivery.

Skills

Pre-construction management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Planning & scheduling

Commercial awareness

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Construction

Job description

Axis, part of Axis CLC, is a trusted property services specialist delivering responsive repairs, planned works, refurbishments and voids services across the UK. Backed by over 110 years of combined experience and the wider strength of Axis CLC, operating from 23 UK offices and employing more than 2,500 people nationwide, we support housing providers and public sector clients with high-quality maintenance and compliance services that help keep residents safe, properties well maintained and communities supported.

Our Planned Works & Projects team is growing, and we're looking for an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join us in Stratford, East London.

This is a key role, responsible for managing the pre-construction phase of planned refurbishment, elevational remediation and capital works projects, ensuring schemes are fully developed, accurately costed and ready for successful delivery.

What you'll be doing

• You'll work closely with operational, commercial and bid teams to develop projects from initial enquiry through to mobilisation.

• Responsibilities include:

• Managing the pre-construction process across planned works and refurbishment projects.

• Reviewing specifications, drawings and tender documentation.

• Coordinating surveys, site investigations and technical assessments.

• Developing programmes, methodologies and construction proposals.

• Working alongside estimating, commercial and operational teams to produce robust submissions.

• Identifying project risks and developing mitigation strategies.

• Supporting value engineering and buildability reviews.

• Liaising with clients, consultants and supply chain partners throughout the pre-construction phase.

• Ensuring projects are fully prepared for a successful handover into delivery.

About you

• You'll have previous experience in a pre-construction, project management or operational role within construction, refurbishment or social housing.

• You'll also bring:

• Experience delivering planned works or refurbishment projects.

• Strong technical understanding of construction methods and sequencing.

• Excellent planning and organisational skills.

• The ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.

• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify risks and opportunities.

• A collaborative approach and the ability to work across multiple business functions.

Desirable

• HNC/HND or Degree in Construction, Building, Surveying or a related discipline.

• Experience working within social housing or public sector frameworks.

• Knowledge of decarbonisation, retrofit or planned maintenance programmes.

What we offer

• Negotiable, depending upon experience.

• Car allowance

• Bonus scheme (eligible after one year's service)

• Pension scheme and life assurance

• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

• Perkbox discounts and wellbeing benefits

• One paid volunteering day each year

• £2,000 Refer-a-Friend bonus

• Ongoing training and genuine career progression across Axis CLC

Why Axis CLC

As a growing national organisation, we offer long-term career opportunities, a collaborative culture and the chance to work on some of the UK's most significant housing and property programmes.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Many faces, one Axis CLC.

We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer and believe our diverse workforce makes us stronger. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know—we'll be happy to support you.