Job Description:
Pre‑Construction Manager
📍 Location: Chesterfield (Hybrid Working)
💼 Type: Contract
💰 Salary: £220 - £280 a day - Open to discussion
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Pre‑Construction Manager to support the early-stage delivery of major projects, with a strong focus on planning, governance, and programme management.
Based out of our Chesterfield office with hybrid working available, you will play a key role in shaping projects from feasibility through to construction handover. This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership capability, structured pre‑construction experience, and a background in regulated environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage pre‑construction activities from project inception through to construction readiness
- Develop and manage project programmes, ensuring alignment with delivery milestones
- Oversee design, cost, risk, and planning activities during the pre‑construction phase
- Ensure full compliance with CDM 2015 regulations, acting as a key point of coordination
- Support governance processes and ensure quality, safety, and programme controls are embedded
- Coordinate with internal teams, consultants, and external stakeholders
- Provide leadership and structure to early-stage project planning and mobilisation
Essential Qualifications & Experience
- Project Management qualification (e.g. PRINCE2, APM, PMP or equivalent)
- Formal Pre‑Construction training
- Strong working knowledge of CDM 2015
- Level 4 Leadership qualification or above
- Proven experience in programme management
- Experience working in structured, regulated project environments
Desirable Experience
- Background in the solar, renewables, utilities, or wider energy sector
- Experience working on infrastructure or large-scale capital projects
- Familiarity with multidisciplinary design and construction teams
Why Apply?
- Hybrid working with a base in Chesterfield
- Opportunity to influence projects from the very earliest stages
- Work within a growing and forward-looking organisation
- Exposure to renewables and utility-scale infrastructure projects
- A role with genuine responsibility and visibility across the project lifecycle
If you're a structured, proactive Pre‑Construction Manager with strong leadership skills and experience in regulated environments, we'd love to hear from you.
👉 Apply now or contact Ella on (phone number removed) for more information.
RG Setsquare is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.