Head of Pre Contract

At Bromford, part of Bromford Flagship, our purpose is simple: we enable people to thrive. With over 80,000 homes across east, central and southwest England, we have the scale, expertise and ambition to keep building for the future – and we’re looking for exceptional leaders to help us deliver it.

We’re seeking an experienced head of pre-contract to take ownership of the pre-contract phase of our development programme. This is a pivotal role where you’ll lead a team to ensure projects are set up for success, manage internal approvals, oversee pipelines and collaborate with contractors to bring our developments to life.

This role is permanent and full time. You can be based from either of our main offices in Wolverhampton or Tewkesbury, with regular travel across the midlands.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and managing multiple development projects in the pre-contract phase, ensuring they meet quality standards, regulatory requirements and deadlines.
• Developing and maintaining a pipeline of upcoming projects, ensuring alignment with organisational goals and resource availability.
• Facilitating internal approvals, preparing detailed proposals, business cases and presenting updates to boards and committees.
• Managing relationships with contractors and external partners, negotiating contracts and ensuring adherence to project specifications.
• Engaging with internal stakeholders to gather requirements, address concerns and ensure alignment with project goals.
• Leading multiple workstreams and providing regular internal reporting on project status, performance metrics and insights.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in pre-contract/project management within housing or construction.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent analytical, organisational and reporting skills.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication, including presentation skills to boards and committees.
• Knowledge of relevant regulations and compliance requirements in the housing sector.
• Resilience, tenacity and the ability to perform under pressure.
• Relevant degree or technical qualification in land development, estate management, planning or similar.
• Full UK driving licence and a basic DBS and consumer check.

Closing Date

The closing date is 23rd October 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 27th October 2025. Our recruitment process moves quickly, and we may interview and make offers before the advertised closing date.

Benefits

• Flexibility
• Learning and development
• Private medical cover
• Work-life balance
• Pay and financial wellbeing
• Health and wellbeing

Diversity Statement

We are committed to recruiting, developing and retaining colleagues who are representative of the diverse communities we work with. This commitment is embedded in our DNA, and we are striving to build an inclusive workplace culture where all colleagues feel valued and respected, and individuality is celebrated. We are a proud “Disability Confident” (Level 2) and Menopause Friendly employer and have signed the Armed Forces covenant to support those who serve.