Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 65,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: London
- Date: 1 week ago
Description:
Junior Preconstruction Manager - Small Works Division
Location: London
Salary: Circa £60,000 + package (negotiable)
Sector: Commercial D&B Fit-Out
Project Values: £50k - £500k
Overview
A growing and well-established D&B fit-out contractor is looking to appoint a Junior Pre-Construction Manager to join their small works division. This is a key hire working alongside the Head of Small Works, focusing on fast-paced, lower value projects across the commercial interiors market.
This role would suit someone from a fit-out background with an estimating / QS-led mindset, looking to step into a broader pre-construction position with more client interaction and ownership.
Key Responsibilities
Price and cost projects from first principles across Cat A & Cat B fit-out schemes
Work closely with the internal design and technical teams to develop solutions
Prepare detailed cost plans, estimates, and tender returns
Take a commercial approach when engaging with both clients and supply chain
Assist with programming, scheduling, and project planning
Manage subcontractor enquiries, negotiations, and comparisons
Support value engineering and ensure projects remain commercially viable
Present proposals, costs, and programmes to clients and key stakeholders
Work closely with the Small Works lead to support project wins and delivery handoverRequirements
Background in commercial fit-out / interiors (essential)
Experience in estimating, quantity surveying, or pre-construction
Strong ability to cost projects from scratch
Commercially aware with a QS-style approach to projects
Confident communicator, comfortable dealing with clients and subcontractors
Ability to work in a fast-paced, small works environment
Ideally some understanding of programming / schedulingWhy Apply
Opportunity to step into a client-facing pre-construction role
Fast-moving, varied projects (£50k-£500k) with quick turnaround
Clear progression within a growing division
Collaborative environment working closely with senior leadership
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