Details:
- Salary: £90,000 - 100,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: London ENG
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
About the Opportunity
I'm currently working with a leading Design & Build contractor who is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Pre-Construction Manager to join their growing team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded construction professional with experience in fast-track fit-out, refurbishment, or Design & Build projects to play a key role in securing and delivering high-profile schemes. The successful candidate will lead multiple projects through the pre-construction phase, working closely with clients, consultants, supply chain partners, and internal teams to ensure projects are commercially competitive, technically robust, and positioned for successful delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the pre-construction delivery of multiple projects simultaneously from initial enquiry through to contract award and handover to the delivery team.
Produce accurate cost plans, estimates, tender submissions, budgets, and commercial appraisals.
Manage the tender process, including subcontractor engagement, procurement strategy, package tendering, bid analysis, and value engineering exercises.
Review and negotiate contracts, letters of intent, pre-construction agreements, warranties, bonds, guarantees, and insurance requirements.
Identify, assess, and manage commercial, contractual, programme, technical, and delivery risks.
Work closely with design teams to ensure designs are compliant, buildable, commercially viable, and aligned with client expectations.
Coordinate specialist consultants, subcontractors, building services providers, landlords, utility companies, and statutory authorities throughout the pre-construction process.
Develop and maintain pre-construction programmes, procurement schedules, and project milestones.
Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, planning requirements, health and safety legislation, fire strategy requirements, and other statutory obligations.
Act as the primary point of contact for clients and professional teams throughout the pre-construction phase.
Support business development activities, tender interviews, presentations, and project-winning strategies.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants, project managers, quantity surveyors, and supply chain partners.
Provide leadership and support to project teams, ensuring best practice, collaboration, and high standards are maintained throughout.
Prepare detailed project reports, cost updates, risk assessments, and handover documentation to support successful project delivery.
Requirements:
Proven experience in a Senior Pre-Construction Manager, Pre-Construction Manager, Senior Estimator, Commercial Manager, or similar role.
Experience within Design & Build, commercial fit-out, workplace interiors, refurbishment, or construction environments.
Strong commercial and contractual knowledge.
Excellent estimating, procurement, and cost planning experience.
Good understanding of design management, construction methodologies, and building services coordination.
Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Strong communication, negotiation, stakeholder management, and presentation skills.
A proactive and solutions-focused approach with excellent attention to detail.
Benefits:
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Clear opportunities for career progression.
Exposure to high-profile projects and clients.
Ongoing training and professional development.
Supportive and collaborative working environment.
Additional benefits available upon application