Head of Pre-Construction
2 days ago
City of London
About the Job We are a leading property developer, working with our Partners to create beautiful, sustainable and community focused places where housebuilders want to build, and people want to live. Location Flexible. London or U&C Project located office - Travel to the other regional offices is encouraged and at times there would be requirement for business travel (costs of business travel covered by the Company) The Role Urban&Civic is seeking a Head of Pre-Construction to lead the technical, commercial, and strategic delivery of pre-development activities across our expanding portfolio. Reporting to the Group Director of Project Management, this role will oversee due diligence, risk assessment, planning strategy, and technical coordination to bring complex, large-scale sites from feasibility through to delivery readiness. Key Responsibilities: • Lead all pre-construction activities, including technical and commercial due diligence, consultant procurement, feasibility assessment, and cost planning., • Provide strategic technical input to development, land acquisition, and stakeholder engagement processes., • Coordinate multi-disciplinary design and technical teams covering transport, utilities, drainage, landscape, ecology, and infrastructure., • Develop planning and delivery strategies to secure sustainable consents and support Local Plan allocations., • Oversee commercial and contractual frameworks, including consultant and contractor appointments, tenders, and cost management., • Manage financial control, forecasting, and reporting through all pre-construction phases., • Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and CDM regulations, and promote best practice in risk management., • Lead and develop a high-performing pre-construction team, promoting collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. Person: You are a strategic, technically proficient professional with significant experience in large-scale mixed-use or infrastructure-led developments. Skilled in planning, design coordination, and commercial management, you bring a balance of technical expertise, leadership, and the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments Why Work With Us Urban&Civic is a master developer that crafts strategic sites and commercial developments company which offers lifelong learning commitment programme, private medical insurance (cost paid by U&C in full for chosen level of cover), paid parental leave, service awards, paid volunteering days, discretionary bonus scheme, electric car loan , cycle to work scheme, season ticket loans, active and engaging social activities, along with a supportive team environment where healthy lifestyle balance is encouraged. How to apply All applications must be submitted online. To apply, click on the "Apply Now" link below and follow the prompts. Once applied, we kindly request that you complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form using the following link: ___ Once applied, we kindly request that you complete our Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form using the following link: Urban&Civic is an equal employment opportunity employer, under the Equality Acts 2010. This role does not require agency input. Please do not forward resumes directly to Urban&Civic employees/managers. We do not accept unsolicited resumes and are not responsible for any associated fees.