Pre Construction Project Manager

Public Sector; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental organization in Greater London is seeking an Interim Project Manager to lead early-stage delivery of complex capital works within social housing. The ideal candidate will oversee pre-construction activities, coordinating multiple stakeholders and ensuring compliance with building safety legislation. A strong background in project management and a relevant qualification like PRINCE2 or APM is essential. This is a critical role that involves collaboration with various internal teams and external partners to ensure project success.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of pre-construction project phases and methodologies.
• Experience managing complex workflows and stakeholder relationships.
• Knowledge of compliance with data protection and information governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage pre-construction activities for capital projects.
• Coordinate technical consultants and manage procurement activities.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory approvals and project documentation.

Skills

Project management principles

Stakeholder coordination

Building safety legislation

RIBA Plan of Work

Education

Project management qualification (PRINCE2, APM or equivalent)

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Interim Project Manager to lead early-stage delivery of complex capital works programmes within social housing. This role is critical in shaping projects from concept through pre-construction, ensuring statutory compliance, robust governance and smooth progression into delivery. You’ll work collaboratively with internal teams, consultants and supply chain partners to manage approvals, procurement and technical coordination across a diverse project portfolio. London based.

Key duties:

• Lead and manage pre-construction activity for capital projects, from feasibility through to readiness for delivery
• Collate and analyse site and property information from asset systems, tenancy data, repairs records and other internal sources
• Appoint and manage technical consultants to carry out surveys, investigations and specialist assessments
• Commission technical scopes, specifications and feasibility outputs to support informed project decision-making
• Coordinate designers, planners and technical advisors to align project inputs with programme milestones
• Manage procurement activity, including developing tender documentation and onboarding new suppliers where required
• Support projects requiring regulatory approvals, extended lead-in periods or new supply chain development
• Ensure all project activity complies with data protection legislation and information governance requirements
• Maintain accurate project records, documentation and audit trails in line with statutory and organisational standards
• Provide clear progress updates and support informed governance and approval processes

Client requirements:

• Strong working knowledge of the RIBA Plan of Work, particularly early design and pre-construction stages
• Sound understanding of building safety legislation and its impact on higher-risk or occupied residential buildings
• Proven grasp of project management principles, controls and best practice methodologies
• Recognised project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM or equivalent
• Ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and manage complex pre-construction workflows