Pre-Construction Manager

About Our Client

I am working with a social housing provider in the North East of England, this client is a values-driven charitable organisation, providing more than 50,000 people with a place to call home.

• Lead and supervise the Investment Surveyor team, ensuring projects are planned efficiently and pre-construction milestones are met to facilitate the start of site works.
• Coordinate the validation of investment requirements to create accurate project scopes of work for the Investment Plan.
• Collaborate with the Delivery Team to ensure all project details are in place for smooth handover to Principal Contractors.
• Manage the appointment of external Principal Designers, ensuring CDM and Building Regulation compliance for pre-construction documentation.
• Act as the operational lead for Asset Investment, supporting the procurement team in preparing tender documents, specifications, and client requirements, and analysing tender submissions.
• Support the Asset Investment & Planning Manager in ensuring that all projects are aligned with budgets and operational needs.
• Regularly review and update specifications to meet regulatory standards, with a focus on whole-life maintenance costs and innovative solutions where applicable.

• Proven experience in leading and managing teams within a similar role.
• Expertise in managing relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong background in preparing designs, specifications, and contract documents for large investment projects.
• Experience in managing workloads and meeting defined targets.
• In-depth knowledge of building construction, compliance obligations, CDM, planning regulations, and contract administration.
• Familiarity with construction finance and budget management.
• RIBA Certificate or relevant demonstrable experience (desirable).
• A degree in Building Surveying (desirable).
• A full UK driving license is essential for this role.

• Competitive salary
• Great pension scheme