At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead pre-construction activities for complex social housing projects and ensure compliance.
- Company: A forward-thinking company dedicated to social housing and community impact.
- Benefits: 29 days leave, bonus potential, full-pay parental leave, and gym discounts.
- Other info: Join a Gold standard Investors in People company committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Make a difference in social housing while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Degree in Construction Management or related field; strong understanding of building regulations.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
We are seeking an experienced Pre‑Construction Manager to take a leading technical role in the development of complex social housing projects. This role focuses on ensuring projects are technically robust, compliant, well‑coordinated and ready for safe delivery. You will lead pre‑construction activities from early feasibility through to structured handover, supporting schemes across fire safety and cladding remediation.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate pre‑construction activities across technically complex schemes
- Develop project strategies aligned with the Building Safety Act, PAS 2035, PAS 9980, Building Regulations and procurement requirements
- Coordinate surveys, investigations, design inputs and technical studies
- Ensure projects have effective programmes and robust logistics, health and safety and public protection plans
- Work with commercial and operational teams to ensure solutions are buildable, practical and cost‑aware
- Oversee the development of coordinated technical, operational and commercial inputs
- Prepare and deliver a structured pre‑construction and technical handover to delivery teams in line with the Fortem Blue Book
- Support compliant design development for HRB, remediation and retrofit schemes
- Identify, manage and resolve technical, design, compliance and delivery risks
- Support procurement activities, package development and technical reviews
- Engage with clients, consultants, regulatory stakeholders and supply chain partners
- Ensure strong governance, audit trails and decision‑making throughout the process
Qualifications and Experience
- Strong understanding of the Building Safety Act, Building Regulations, PAS 2035, PAS 9980, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order and CDM 2015
- Experience managing technical design coordination and multidisciplinary inputs
- Ability to challenge and manage consultants, specialists and supply chain partners
- Experience supporting project mobilisation and delivery readiness
- Commercial awareness, including budgeting, value engineering and procurement planning
- Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Full UK driving licence
- Degree (or equivalent) in Construction Management, Building Surveying, Engineering or related discipline
- Experience of Gateway processes and regulatory approvals
Benefits
- 29 days annual leave plus your birthday off
- Eligible for a bonus of up to 10%
- 26 weeks full‑pay maternity leave
- 8 weeks full‑pay paternity leave
- Discounted gym memberships at national and local gyms
- Vast directory of training on bespoke in‑house Learning Management System
- Private healthcare and dental care
- Cycle to work scheme
- Retail and mobile phone provider discounts
We are proud to be Investors in People – Gold standard and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Pre-Construction Manager in Sheffield employer: Fortem Solutions
As a Pre-Construction Manager at our company, you will join a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering complex social housing projects with a strong emphasis on safety and compliance. We offer a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through extensive training opportunities and a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion. With generous benefits such as 29 days of annual leave, private healthcare, and a bonus scheme, we ensure our employees feel valued and motivated in their roles.
