Pre-Construction Project Manager
UK - Fully Remote (With UK & Europe Travel)
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a well-established, market-leading consumer brand as they embark on a significant period of growth across the UK and Europe.
This is a newly created role within the development team, designed to support an ambitious pipeline of new site delivery. Reporting directly into a senior leader, you will play a key role in shaping projects from early feasibility through to pre-construction handover.
The Role:
This position is focussed entirely on pre-construction, supporting site acquisition, feasibility, procurement and planning ahead of delivery.
You Will:
- Lead site feasibility and pre-acquisition assessments
- Manage consultants, surveys and technical due diligence
- Set and manage project budgets and cost plans
- Oversee procurement, tendering and contract pack preparation
- Compile and manage ITT documentation
- Ensure planning approvals, landlord consents and compliance requirements are met
- Review risk, programme and supply chain readiness
- Work closely with internal stakeholders before handing over to the delivery team on site
About You:
We are looking for someone with strong, hands-on pre-construction experience - not purely delivery / project management.
Suitable backgrounds may include:
- Client-side development / property roles
- Main contractor (pre-construction / commercial / bid teams)
- Consultancy (PM / Building Surveying with strong cost exposure)
You will ideally demonstrate:
- Experience across multi-site rollout programmes
- Strong cost, procurement and feasibility expertise
- Ability to manage consultants and external stakeholders effectively
- Commercial awareness and ability to challenge tender returns
- A self-motivated, independent working style (remote role)
- A collaborative, low-ego approach to working with senior stakeholders
- European project exposure would be advantageous
Location & Working Pattern:
- Fully remote, UK based
- National and occasional European travel (approx. 2 trips per fortnight)
- Flexible working, with access to regional sites and hubs if required
Why Apply:
A high-impact, newly created role offering the opportunity to shape and scale a growing development pipeline, working directly with senior leadership in a fast-paced, expanding business. Competitive salary plus car allowance, annual bonus, and a comprehensive benefits package including family perks, lifestyle discounts and ongoing career development opportunities.
Next Steps:
Please get in touch with Lucy Wynn at Gleeson Recruitment Group for a confidential conversation:
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