Project Manager- Pre Construction

Construction & Property Recruitment; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave (increasing with service)

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts

Access to E-Learning and professional development

Health & Wellbeing Support

Job summary

C & P Recruitment is seeking an experienced Project Manager - Pre-Construction to join their team in Aberdeen City. This role is ideal for a construction professional with strong leadership skills eager to manage projects from inception through mobilization.

Responsibilities include supporting financial reporting, producing Method Statements, and ensuring compliance with health & safety standards. In return, you will receive a competitive salary and benefits like 33 days annual leave and a Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership and management experience within the construction or housebuilding sector.
• Experience managing projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation, CDM regulations and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Support project development from the pre-construction phase through to mobilisation.
• Ensure all health, safety, quality requirements are in place.
• Manage subcontractors and supply chain partners effectively.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Project management

Health & safety legislation knowledge

Education

Degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Project Manager - Pre-Construction to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a construction professional with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality projects from inception through to site commencement.

The Role

Working closely with the commercial, design and operational teams, you will play a key role in ensuring projects are fully planned, coordinated and ready for successful delivery. You will support project development from the pre‑construction phase through to mobilisation, ensuring all health, safety, quality and programme requirements are in place.

Key responsibilities include:

• Working closely with the Project Quantity Surveyor to support financial reporting and project forecasting.
• Developing and managing project programmes and construction methodologies.
• Ensuring all health & safety requirements, Construction Phase Plans and CDM obligations are in place prior to works commencing.
• Producing Method Statements, Risk Assessments and Safety Plans.
• Providing leadership, guidance and support to project teams.
• Managing labour resources and maintaining productivity targets.
• Coordinating the release of design information and materials.
• Managing subcontractors and supply chain partners effectively.
• Ensuring compliance with company quality procedures and standards.
• Driving quality throughout the project lifecycle and achieving snag‑free handovers.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Degree qualification in Construction Management, Civil Engineering or a related discipline, or a strong trade background within construction.
• Proven leadership and management experience within the construction or housebuilding sector.
• Experience managing projects from inception through to completion.
• Strong understanding of health & safety legislation, CDM regulations and best practice.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• The ability to coordinate multiple workstreams and deliver projects to programme, budget and quality standards.

What's on Offer?

In return, you will receive a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package including:

• 33 days annual leave (increasing with service)
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee discounts and rewards platform
• Access to E‑Learning and professional development
• Health & Wellbeing Support

This is an exciting opportunity to join a respected contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects and investing in its people.