Pre-constuction Manager

Overview

WPS are seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join our Planned Maintenance team. You'll be responsible for managing a pipeline of projects outside of Elemental Works, leading schemes from initial enquiry through to mobilisation. Working closely with clients and internal teams, you'll ensure opportunities are developed, scoped, priced and handed over successfully for delivery.

Key Points About the Role

• Managing a pipeline of planned maintenance and asset improvement projects.
• Leading projects through pre-construction, bid and mobilisation stages.
• Working closely with operational, commercial and client teams.
• Developing project scopes, programmes and delivery strategies.
• Supporting the continued growth of the business through successful project conversion.

Key Duties 

• Managing a portfolio of opportunities from enquiry through to contract award.
• Developing project scopes, methodologies and delivery plans.
• Coordinating commercial, estimating and operational input during bid stages.
• Engaging with clients and stakeholders to understand project requirements.
• Supporting tenders, negotiations and presentations.
• Identifying project risks, opportunities and value-engineering solutions.
• Producing mobilisation plans and ensuring a smooth handover to operational teams.
• Maintaining accurate pipeline reporting and forecasting.

Experience Required

• Experience in a Pre-Construction Manager, Bid Manager, Project Manager or similar role within construction, social housing or property services.
• Strong understanding of planned maintenance, refurbishment and capital works projects.
• Experience managing multiple projects and stakeholders through pre-construction stages.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to review scopes, programmes and project risks.
• Full UK Driving Licence (essential).

Experience within social housing planned maintenance, asset investment programmes, decarbonisation works or major refurbishment projects would be advantageous.

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Long-term career investment and progression opportunities.
• Exposure to large-scale social housing and planned maintenance projects.
• Benefits package can be discussed during the recruitment process.

What's Great About Us? Wates Property Services are part of the Wates Group which is a family-owned business with over 125 years of history. Our Planned Maintenance division is a key area of growth, creating excellent opportunities for career development. We believe in recognising talent from within and are committed to investing in our people through promotion, training and long-term career progression.

Our commitments:  

WPS is proud to be an employer where anyone can thrive, and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.  We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement, as we value transferable skills and assess all applications fairly.

We don't discriminate based on a criminal record; all applications are reviewed on an individual basis against the requirements of the role. Some roles may require additional checks, due to the nature of the work.  As a Disability Confident Leader, we offer an interview to applicants with a disability who meet the minimum criteria for the role and opt in to the Disability Confident scheme.  Reasonable adjustments are available, please contact us at wpsrecruitment@wates.co.uk