Pre Construction Manager

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Location: Based from either our Walsall, Warrington, or Trafford office.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Pre‑Construction Manager to join our team. In this pivotal role, you will lead all aspects of the pre‑construction phase
, ensuring projects are set up for success from day one.

Experience in planned works is essential
, along with a proven background in refurbishment, retrofit
, and high‑rise residential schemes
.

We’re looking for someone with strong technical capability, including:

• In‑depth knowledge of fire safety regulations:
  • Building Safety Act 2022
  • Approved Document B
  • PAS 9980
  • BS 8414
• Experience in design coordination and value engineering during pre‑construction.
• Strong ability to interpret, critique, and challenge architectural and engineering drawings
  .
• Experience providing pre‑construction input on:
  • Refurbishment projects
  • Retrofit schemes (including energy efficiency and decarbonisation)
  • High‑rise buildings

Proven capability in early‑stage project planning, including:

Strong understanding of:

• Procurement strategies
• Supply chain engagement
• Supporting QS teams with cost planning and budget development

Experience working with:

• Public sector clients
• Framework agreements
• GLA and DLUHC‑funded schemes

Excellent communication and coordination skills with:

• Clients
• Design consultants
• Internal commercial, design & delivery teams

• Driving progress and decision‑making
• Supporting bid submissions and client presentations
• Cross‑functional collaboration to ensure design, compliance & delivery alignment

A strong understanding of:

• Building Control processes
  , including Gateway 2 submissions
• Golden Thread principles and digital record‑keeping
• Resident engagement requirements under the Building Safety Regulator

Degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Engineering, or similar.

• Membership of CIOB, RICS, or similar professional body.
• Proficiency in tools like:
  • MS Project
  • BIM platforms (e.g., Revit, Navisworks)
  • Document control systems (e.g., Aconex)

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for career progression aligned with the company’s growth