Pre Construction Manager
Our client is one of Scotland’s leading house building and construction groups. The organisation comprises multiple specialist businesses operating across homes, construction, and timber frame solutions. With over 50 years of expertise, they have built a reputation as a trusted partner, delivering a diverse portfolio of projects across both private and public sectors.
With a combined turnover in excess of £120m, this is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic Land Led Affordable (LLA) team within a growing business headquartered in Aberdeenshire, with operations across the UK.
About the Role
We’re looking for a proactive and solutions-driven Pre-Construction Manager (PCM) to lead projects for the LLA team from early identification through to start on site.
This is a pivotal role, ensuring each development is fully prepared, risk assessed, commercially validated, and ready for a seamless handover to the Construction team. The PCM will support a range of projects as the business progresses toward delivering 200 modern, energy-efficient, affordable homes each year.
Key Responsibilities
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Appoint and coordinate external design consultants, collaborating closely with the Technical team.
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Review consultant designs and advise on implications in line with internal standards and Housing Association requirements.
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Lead and chair project meetings from inception through to handover.
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Monitor project progress against programme and coordinate updates as required.
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Provide regular progress reports highlighting critical path status.
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Review tender and construction packages to ensure completeness and quality.
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Oversee quality control across the LLA team.
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Work with Land, Technical, and Commercial teams to agree client specifications and manage agreement of specifications with the Housing Association, ensuring cost implications are understood.
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Lead client meetings through to site start, ensuring timely information flow and a collaborative approach.
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Coordinate pre-construction health & safety information with internal teams and the Principal Designer.
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Review Employer’s Requirements and gather departmental feedback to ensure compliance.
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Manage preparation of Contractor’s Proposals to meet Employer’s Requirements.
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Ensure all contractual documentation — including appointments, warranties, and letters of reliance — is in place.
Why Apply?
You will play a key role in shaping new communities, driving programme certainty, and setting projects up for long-term success — all while contributing to the delivery of high-quality, sustainable homes.
Skills & Attributes
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Strong programme and project management skills.
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Confident communicator with excellent stakeholder management abilities.
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Effective leader able to coordinate cross-functional teams.
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Proactive, solutions-focused, and able to overcome challenges creatively.
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Good technical understanding of design, construction, and compliance.
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Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
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Commercially aware, with the ability to assess specifications and cost impacts.
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Skilled in chairing meetings and driving accountability.
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Strong client management skills with a collaborative approach.
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Knowledge of pre-construction health & safety requirements.
Benefits
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Excellent salary (Dependable on experience & location)
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Medical benefits
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34 days holiday (pro rata)
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Profit share bonus scheme
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Discount scheme
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Enhanced family-friendly policies
Interested?
Please follow link to apply, or contact Scott Houston for a confidential chat