Pre-Construction Project Manager

Paxton Personnel; Scotland; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Paxton Personnel Ltd is recruiting an experienced Pre-Construction Project Manager to join a leading Scottish construction group. You will manage projects through the pre-construction phase, ensuring planning, design coordination, procurement, and safety requirements are in place before construction begins.

Working with estimating, design, commercial and operational teams, you will ensure projects are thoroughly planned, commercially viable and ready for a smooth transition into construction.

Qualifications

• Experience leading pre-construction activities in construction or housebuilding.
• Strong understanding of design development, planning, procurement and pre-construction stages.
• Good commercial awareness and collaboration with estimating and quantity surveying teams.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects through the pre-construction phase from planning to site commencement.
• Develop construction programmes and delivery strategies.
• Coordinate design teams, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Monitor budgets and forecast financial performance with the QS team.
• Ensure health and safety compliance, including CDM Regulations.

Skills

Pre-Construction PM

Commercial awareness

Project planning

CDM knowledge

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Tools

Budget monitoring

Design coordination

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Pre-Construction Project Manager to join a well-established and highly respected construction company. Our client is part of one of the UK's leading family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality construction projects across Scotland and the wider UK. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Pre-Construction Project Manager to join a successful business that prides itself on quality, teamwork and delivering projects to the highest standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in managing projects through the pre-construction phase, ensuring all planning, design coordination, procurement, commercial and health and safety requirements are in place before construction begins. Working closely with estimating, design, commercial and operational teams, you will ensure projects are thoroughly planned, commercially viable and ready for a smooth transition into the construction phase.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects through the pre-construction phase, from initial planning and design development through to site commencement.
• Developing construction methodologies, project programmes and delivery strategies.
• Working closely with Quantity Surveyors and commercial teams to monitor budgets, costs and projected financial performance.
• Coordinating design teams, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure project requirements are met.
• Identifying project risks, constraints and opportunities, developing strategies to minimise potential issues.
• Supporting tender submissions, procurement strategies and subcontractor appointments.
• Ensuring construction phase plans, method statements and risk assessments are prepared in accordance with health and safety legislation and CDM Regulations.
• Managing the release of design information, drawings and specifications to ensure projects remain on programme.
• Reviewing construction programmes, resource requirements and project sequencing.
• Working closely with estimating and commercial teams to identify value engineering opportunities.
• Attending client meetings, design reviews and pre-construction progress meetings.
• Ensuring all project documentation and approvals are in place before works commence.
• Coordinating a smooth handover from pre-construction to operational teams, ensuring projects are ready for successful delivery.

About You

We are looking for an experienced and commercially aware construction professional with strong project management and pre-construction experience.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a Pre-Construction Project Manager, Project Manager or similar role within construction or housebuilding.
• A degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or a strong trade background with relevant management experience.
• Experience managing projects through design development, planning, procurement and pre-construction stages.
• A strong understanding of construction methodologies, programmes and project sequencing.
• Good commercial awareness and experience working alongside estimating and quantity surveying teams.
• Knowledge of construction contracts, procurement processes and risk management.
• A sound understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM Regulations.

What's on Offer?

Our client offers a competitive salary alongside an excellent benefits package, including:

• 33 days annual leave, increasing with length of service.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee discounts on gym memberships, restaurants, days out and more.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Financial and life management support.
• Access to e-learning and professional development opportunities.Annual flu vaccination.

You will be joining an established construction business that values teamwork, professional development and delivering high-quality projects.

Location & Eligibility

Candidates must live within commuting distance of the project location or be willing to relocate.

Please note that visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring employer sponsorship