Senior Pre-Construction Project Lead - Residential

CC Head Office - Construction; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Piccadilly Construction is seeking a dynamic Pre-Construction Project Manager to lead pre-construction for multiple residential projects in London. You will manage RIBA Stages 1-2, crafting robust designs and client briefs while mitigating risks prior to handover to the construction team.

You will collaborate with design, asset management, and operations teams to align objectives and ensure seamless delivery, overseeing schedules, budgets, and quality control across projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years project management/director experience.
• Proven track record managing medium to large-scale residential projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proficient in project management software and tools (MS Project, Procore, Primavera).
• Initiative to challenge and drive projects forward.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver the pre-construction phase of multiple residential projects, ensuring quality standards, timelines, and budgetary constraints.
• Develop comprehensive project plans outlining scope, objectives, schedule, resources, and budget.
• Drive the pre-construction delivery through to handover to Construction with milestones.
• Lead and coordinate diverse project teams, including internal staff, external contractors, and consultants.
• Identify scope of surveys required to inform the design and de-risk construction.
• Identify and procure enabling works to de-risk construction.
• Negotiate contracts to obtain the best terms and value for the business.
• Create detailed project timelines and milestones, ensuring adherence to project schedules.
• Identify potential risks and address and resolve issues pre-construction.
• Implement and enforce quality control measures and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Maintain accurate and organised project records, including contracts, change orders, and inspection reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Initiative

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Civil Engineering

Masters degree or certifications (PMP, CCM)

Tools

MS Project

Procore

Primavera

Job description

Piccadilly Construction is seeking a dynamic Pre-Construction Project Manager to lead pre-construction for multiple residential projects in London. You will manage RIBA Stages 1-2, crafting robust designs and client briefs while mitigating risks prior to handover to the construction team.

You will collaborate with design, asset management, and operations teams to align objectives and ensure seamless delivery, overseeing schedules, budgets, and quality control across projects.