Pre-construction Manager

Tier 1 Main Contractor

Pre Construction Manager – Cladding, Facades & EWI

Baildon

£65,000-£80,000 + Car Allowance

The Pre-Construction Manager leads the front-end delivery of façade and cladding remediation schemes, ensuring projects are technically compliant, commercially robust, and fully prepared for safe and efficient site mobilisation. The role bridges design, commercial, and operational functions to secure and de-risk projects prior to construction commencement.

• Lead projects from initial enquiry and tender through to contract award and operational handover
• Review tender information, specifications, drawings and consultant reports to identify risks and opportunities
• Manage design development across façade, glazing, EWI, recladding and fire remediation
• Coordinate architects, fire engineers, structural engineers, Building Control and specialist consultants
• Develop, review and amend pre-construction programmes using Asta Powerproject
• Programme design, approvals, procurement and mobilisation, with high-level construction timelines developed alongside Operations
• Coordinate Building Safety Act and Gateway 2 requirements with the Principal Designer
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, fire safety requirements and relevant façade standards
• Lead value engineering and identify technical, commercial and programme risks
• Support pricing, procurement, supply-chain engagement and subcontractor appointments
• Coordinate subcontractor designs, technical submissions and warranties
• Oversee surveys, intrusive investigations and condition reports
• Manage client, consultant and stakeholder relationships
• Lead detailed project handovers to Contracts Managers and Operations

• Proven experience in pre-construction and design management within façade and glazing, cladding remediation, EWI and fire compliance schemes.
• Strong knowledge of Building Regulations, fire safety requirements, and façade performance standards.
• Experience managing consultant teams and coordinating design development.
• Experience of JCT forms of contract.
• Demonstrable experience in risk management and value engineering within construction projects.
• Strong understanding of procurement strategy and supply chain engagement.

• Commercially aware with strong risk identification and mitigation skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with the ability to interpret complex technical information.
• Proactive and solutions-driven with the ability to foresee and resolve issues before mobilisation.
• Strong communicator with the confidence to challenge design and technical assumptions constructively.
• Collaborative leadership style with the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
• Highly organised with strong programme management capability.
• Innovative, decisive, and capable of working to tight tender deadlines.
• Committed to quality, compliance, and delivering technically robust solutions.

Salary: £65000 – £80000/annum + Car Allowance

Job Type: Permanent, Contract

Location: West Yorkshire