Head of Pre Construction

4 weeks ago


Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom CPC Project Services Part time

Head of Pre-Construction


CPC is an independent project and cost management consultancy, providing the best technical expertise in delivering infrastructure, property and transformational change projects that are improving people’s lives both at work and at home.


Our people are dedicated to meeting our clients’ needs, unified by a core set of values and behaviours that bring the right knowledge, experience and a fresh approach to unlocking every project’s full potential.


Head of Pre-Construction


Location: North West (hybrid working)

Permanent position, full-time or part-time applications welcome


CPC are looking to make an appointment within our Land and Partnership Team who work with a number of Housing Associations across the North of England. The Head of Pre-Construction would be responsible for managing all pre-construction activities, including initial project planning, feasibility assessments, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management. This role requires collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders to ensure projects are effectively designed, priced, and scheduled to align with client expectations and company goals.


Relevant skills and experience:


  • Risk Management: Identify potential risks during the planning phase and implement solutions to mitigate them.
  • Strategic Oversight: Develop and implement pre-construction strategies, processes, and best practices to ensure project success.
  • Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the main point of contact for clients and coordinate with consultants to align project goals.
  • Industry Insights: Stay updated on construction trends, materials, and methodologies to drive innovation and efficiency.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure pre-construction deliverables meet company standards and align with project requirements.
  • Scheduling: Create and manage detailed project schedules and reports as required by Clients, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are met.


CPC - Big enough to deliver but small enough to care


In addition to a competitive salary, CPC Project Services LLP provides comprehensive benefits including private pension, private healthcare, holidays, assistance with private professional membership subscriptions, training and development, personal performance based bonus and annual salary review.



We recognise and value the diversity of our people and are committed to developing working practices which will allow every person to contribute to our business and achieve their career aspirations.



We encourage you to apply even if your experience is not a 100% match for this position. We are looking for someone with relevant skills and experience, not a checklist that exactly matches the job description. We want to help you grow and in return, you help us grow into a stronger, more inclusive organisation.



2024 Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year (100 staff or over)*


2023 Construction Consultant/Surveyor of the Year (100 staff or over)*

*Building Awards, 2023 + 2024


APM SME of the Year 2023


Polite notice to recruitment agencies. We are not requiring any assistance at the moment. Please note, we do not accept speculative CV's and they will not be counted as a valid 'introduction'.



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