Job Description:

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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