Job Description

WPS are looking for an experienced and driven

Pre-Construction Manager

to lead the mobilisation and planning of key social housing projects, including

planned maintenance and refurbishment programmes

within

high-rise buildings,

as well as

retrofit projects

across the North West. This is a strategic role that ensures compliance, quality, and successful delivery from the earliest stages of project development.


???

Project Scope

Delivery of

high-rise residential schemes

, ensuring compliance with the

Building Safety Act

and

Fire Safety Regulations

Mobilisation of

planned works

and

retrofit programmes

under frameworks such as PAS 2035 Coordination with design teams, consultants, and supply chain to meet client expectations and regulatory standards

??

Qualifications:

Degree or HNC/HND in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or related discipline Knowledge of the

Building Safety Act

,

Fire Safety Regulations

, and

PAS 2035

Professional membership (e.g.

CIOB

,

RICS

) desirable

???

Key Skills:

Strong understanding of pre-construction planning for

Higher-Risk Buildings (HRBs)

, including gateway submissions Expertise in

procurement strategies

,

cost planning

, and

risk management

Familiarity with

retrofit standards

and

sustainability requirements

Excellent

stakeholder engagement

and communication skills Proficient in

programme and planning management

??

Experience:

Proven track record in

mobilising projects under the Building Safety Act

Experience with

planned maintenance frameworks

and

retrofit programmes

Skilled in coordinating with

design teams

,

consultants

, and

supply chain partners

for compliance and quality

Why Join Us?

Be part of a team that's shaping the future of housing. You'll play a key role in delivering safe, sustainable, and high-quality homes across the region.



Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Basic Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant's criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.



To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting


Wates is one of the UK's leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies. Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.


We are driven by our purpose, 'reimagining places for people to thrive' and our three promises:

Thriving places

- working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.

Thriving planet

- protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.

Thriving people

- creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in, and treated with care.


We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer. We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.


PLACEHOLDER