We’re looking for a proactive Development / Pre-Construction Manager to help take schemes from a blank canvas through to planning approval. Working closely with consultants, clients, and internal teams, this role is central to shaping schemes at the earliest stages of development.
Based from the West Midlands office, you will play a key role in influencing design, balancing commercial and technical considerations, and ensuring successful project outcomes from day one.
Key Responsibilities
Managing schemes from award through to planning permission
Appointing, managing, and coordinating architects, engineers, and specialist consultants
Overseeing surveys, reports, and technical appraisals
Supporting value engineering and commercial decision-making
Liaising with clients and supporting public consultation activities
Managing pre-construction programmes
Supporting tenders and interviews
Submitting planning applications and handing projects over to delivery teams
About You
You will enjoy working at the front end of development, influencing design decisions, coordinating multiple stakeholders, and driving schemes forward through the planning process. This role suits someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys shaping high-quality developments from the earliest stages.