Pre-Contract Construction Manager

Maxim Recruitment; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing construction property management company in Nottingham is seeking a Pre-Contract Construction Manager. The role involves leading pre-contract phases for residential projects, collaborating with investors, and managing contract terms. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in construction contracts and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £50-60k, plus a car allowance, with hybrid working options available.

Benefits

Generous salary of £50-60k

£4,200 car allowance

Additional benefits for shortlisted candidates

Qualifications

• At least 3 years’ experience in pre-contract management of residential projects.
• Strong relationship-building skills with stakeholders.
• Ability to produce and present final business cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead on multiple residential projects focusing on pre-contract elements.
• Collaborate with investors and developers for project deliverables.
• Provide commercial support and prepare reporting for stakeholders.
• Monitor project progress with critical task escalation.

Skills

Pre-contract experience in construction

Knowledge of JCT building contracts

Analytical skills

Excellent communication skills

IT skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

BSc in Quantity Surveying or related field

Membership in a professional body (MRICS/MCIOB)

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Pre-Contract Construction Manager, Nottingham

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Client:

Maxim Recruitment

Location:

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.08.2025

Expiry Date:

26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Pre-Contract Construction Manager role is work as part of a team to drive the delivery of residential units. The successful Pre- Contract Construction Manager Candidate will need to be confident in collaborating with investors and developer teams to manage the delivery of pre-contract project deliverables.

The projects will be high quality, purpose build housing for the private rental market.

This is a hybrid working opportunity, with 1 or 2 days a week spent working from Nottingham office with the remaining time working from home or with clients.

Responsibilities and Duties

Pre – Contract Construction Manager duties will include:

• Pre-contract lead on multiple residential projects – specifically suburban family housing and low-rise apartments for the build-to-rent sector
• Collaborating with investors and developer teams to manage the delivery of pre-contract project deliverables in accordance with the agreed terms
• Provide commercial support and decision making to key stakeholders throughout
• Present and seek approval for the appointment of the Employers’ Agent and other technical consultants on behalf of the investor
• Agree on contractual terms and conditions between the investor and developer
• Being able to develop and agree commercial terms and drafting amendments on the JCT building contract / Development Agreements with the investor and/or investor’s representative
• Liaising with the developer to ensure design buildability, value engineering, drawings/specification and contract documents are approved prior to contract completion
• Monitor progress by maintaining transaction checklists for all schemes in DD.
• Providing weekly progress reporting, identifying critical items for escalation
• Produce Final Business Cases to reflect commercial terms agreed during DD (including anticipated project cashflow forecasts) for investor approval

Desired Skills and Experience

Suitable Pre-Contract Construction Manager will have:

• at least 3 years’ pre-contract experience of construction projects in a residential environment
• Excellent experience and knowledge of various forms of contracts with particular focus on JCT building contracts
• Experience of the typical bespoke requirements of institutional investors preferable
• A strong analytical approach to developer/designer proposals
• A natural ability to build positive relationships with all stakeholders in a way that establishes confidence, credibility and trust
• A quick learner and keen to further enhance your technical knowledge with a view to leading on future schemes with minimal supervision
• Ability to maintain excellent working relationships
• Excellent communication skills, adaptable, with a determination to succeed & deliver
• IT skills, with a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Qualifications/Educational Requirements

• A BSc related to Quantity Surveying, Construction law, Procurement or other construction related field
• Membership of a professional body such MRICS or MCIOB or willing to work towards these

Employing Company Overview and Profile

The employer is a rapidly growing construction property management company with offices in Nottingham. Their current aim is to deliver 2,000 new properties each year over the next 3 years.

Full details of this established property management company will be given to shortlisted Construction Manager candidates.

Additional Benefits Package and Incentives

• Generous salary £50-60k negotiable based on experience + £4,200 car allowance
• Other benefits disclosed to shortlisted Pre-Construction Manager Candidates