Job Description About the Role We are seeking an experienced and strategic Pre-Construction Operations Manager to lead and oversee our pre-construction function across a portfolio of complex cladding remediation projects.This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving consistency, governance, technical assurance, and operational excellence across multiple PCSAs. You will shape standards, challenge risk and design decisions, and ensure alignment between programme, commercial, and technical deliverywhile empowering Pre-Construction Managers (PCMs) to successfully manage day-to-day coordination.Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Governance Establish and maintain pre-construction standards, processes, and governance frameworks across all projectsProvide oversight of programme integrity, risk management, and design/commercial alignmentDrive consistency, performance, and continuous improvement across the portfolioLead escalation of critical issues and unblock cross-functional challengesProgramme & PCSA Oversight Approve and challenge all PCSA programmes, sequencing, and critical path logicMonitor progress across all schemes, proactively addressing risks and delaysEnsure consistency in reporting, tracking, and coordination practicesTechnical & Design Assurance Set the technical assurance strategy across faade, structural, and fire disciplinesOversee scope definition, ensuring solutions are compliant, buildable, and commercially viableLead senior design reviews, challenge assumptions, and manage technical riskEnsure adherence to PAS/BS standards and corporate governanceRegulatory & Compliance Leadership Oversee Building Regulations, HRB Gateway processes, and statutory complianceEnsure all projects maintain auditable documentation and are inspection-readyEscalate compliance risks and align with SHEQ and Building Safety leadershipSurveys, Access & H&S Oversight Approve survey strategies, methodologies, and intrusion levelsSet standards for access planning and temporary works integrationMaintain oversight of CDM, H&S, and Building Safety Act requirementsLead high-risk safety-in-design reviewsCommercial & Supply Chain Integration Oversee procurement strategy and commercial governance across projectsBuild and maintain key supply chain relationships, ensuring capability and complianceSupport value engineering and cost validation activitiesInformation Management & Quality Own the Golden Thread strategy and ensure structured, compliant information managementConduct audits on documentation, traceability, and QA processesApprove pre-construction deliverables prior to handoverStakeholder & Client Engagement Set standards for resident and stakeholder engagementSupport and attend high-risk or sensitive client/resident meetingsEnsure consistent, accurate communication aligned to project strategyHandover to Delivery Approve pre-start readiness and ensure projects are fully mobilised for deliveryValidate programme, risk, procurement, and design readinessDrive lessons learned and continuous improvementLeadership & Management Responsibilities Line management, development, and performance of PCMs and coordinatorsResource planning and workload balancing across the portfolioRecruitment, onboarding, and capability developmentExecutive reporting to the Head of Pre-ConstructionAbout You Proven experience in a senior pre-construction or operational leadership roleStrong background in cladding remediation, faade systems, and complex programmesDeep understanding of design management (RIBA stages 24), PCSA frameworks, and regulatory complianceExcellent leadership, stakeholder management, and decision-making skillsAbility to challenge constructively and drive high-performance outcomesWhat We Offer Competitive salary and packageOpportunity to lead across high-value, complex projectsSenior leadership exposure and career progressionA collaborative and forward-thinking working environmentApply Now If youre ready to take ownership of a critical leadership role in pre-construction and drive excellence across complex remediation schemes, wed love to hear from you.TPBN1_UKTJ
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DartfordKent
