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We are looking for a proactive and detail-driven Pre-Construction Manager to join our growing Durban team. This role is central to ensuring our projects are viable, well-coordinated, and fully prepared before breaking ground. You’ll work across feasibility, design coordination, procurement, and statutory approvals, ensuring a seamless transition into construction. Client is UK based and projects are in the UK and Europe

Criteria

Design Coordination

Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants.

Ensure compliance with planning, regulations, and building control.

Programme & Scheduling

Develop and manage pre-construction programmes.

Track critical milestones (planning consent, utility connections, procurement).

Planning & Statutory Approvals

Manage planning submissions, building regulations, and environmental assessments.

Liaise with local authorities, statutory bodies, and stakeholders.

Risk Management

Identify risks related to planning, costs, ground conditions, and supply chain.

Handover to Construction

Ensure all approvals, permits, and surveys are in place.

Deliver a “construction-ready” project to the site team.

What We’re Looking For

Strong background in pre-construction or project management.

Excellent coordination and communication skills.

Knowledge of commercial architecture, planning, and CDM processes.

Ability to balance detail with big-picture project delivery.

Education

Diploma or Degree in construction management or similar

Experience

2- 5 years in construction, ideally with commercial and residential project experience

 

A Consultant will be in touch if you are shortlisted for the position. Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not have been contacted within 2 weeks.  We will keep your CV on our database and contact you should you match the criteria of any other vacancies.