Pre - Construction Manager

We are seeking a highly capable Pre-Construction Manager (PCM) to lead and coordinate all pre-construction activities across complex cladding remediation projects under PCSA.

This role is critical in transforming a developing brief into a fully defined, delivery-ready solution , ensuring design certainty, programme confidence, cost alignment, and full statutory compliance. You will take ownership of de-risking projects, managing multidisciplinary teams, and driving successful outcomes through to a seamless handover to delivery.

Develop and manage detailed PCSA programmes covering surveys, design, approvals, procurement, and statutory milestones

Lead client-facing coordination meetings and monthly reporting, including risks, opportunities, and change control

Define and manage PCSA deliverables, trackers, and reporting structures

Maintain accurate progress tracking, ensuring alignment with programme and deliverables

Translate Employer’s Requirements and fire strategy into a clear, compliant technical scope

Lead and coordinate intrusive investigations to validate as-built conditions

Develop and assess remedial strategies with costed options and risk analysis

Ensure compliance with PAS 9980, relevant BS standards, Building Regulations, and warranty requirements

Establish QA/ITP frameworks, mock-up strategies, and technical approval processes

Coordinate the design process, including programmes, responsibility matrices, and consultant performance

Drive resolution of design queries, changes, and technical risks

Lead mock-ups, testing, and validation of design solutions

Maintain design risk and residual risk registers

Manage Building Control approvals and regulatory engagement

Support Gateway 2/3 processes for Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs)

Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM, and Building Safety Act requirements

Maintain robust audit trails and product conformity documentation

Plan and manage survey strategies, intrusive works, and enabling packages

Develop access and temporary works strategies for occupied buildings

Coordinate interfaces such as asbestos, MEP, structural risks, and logistics

Ensure safe systems of work and pre-start planning

Lead safety-in-design reviews and contribute to Construction Phase Planning

Ensure risks are eliminated or mitigated through design and methodology

Coordinate resident safety and live-environment working strategies

Support compliance with CDM and building safety frameworks

Work closely with the Commercial Lead to manage cost planning, risk allowances, and value engineering

Support procurement strategy, package scoping, and tender processes

Engage and assess supply chain capability, competence, and compliance

Identify long-lead items and align procurement with programme needs

Establish and manage CDE protocols and structured information management

Define QA requirements and evidence for compliance and traceability

Compile and manage the Golden Thread of information for handover

Ensure all pre-construction documentation is delivery-ready

Support client and resident engagement strategies and communications

Present technical solutions and phasing plans in a clear, accessible manner

Manage commitments, issues, and stakeholder expectations

Lead Pre-Start Readiness Reviews to ensure full project preparedness

Confirm design, procurement, risk, and compliance readiness

Ensure seamless transition to the delivery team with clear documentation and controls

Proven experience as a Pre-Construction Manager or similar role within complex construction or cladding remediation

Strong understanding of PCSA delivery, design management, and regulatory compliance

Experience working on façade, fire remediation, or high-rise residential schemes (highly desirable)

Excellent programme, risk, and stakeholder management skills

Strong commercial awareness and ability to work collaboratively across disciplines

Knowledge of Building Safety Act, CDM, and HRB gateway processes

If you’re an experienced Pre-Construction Manager looking to take ownership of complex schemes and drive excellence from concept to delivery, we’d love to hear from you.

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