Senior Pre-construction Manager

Role & Company Overview

One of my valued clients, a leading UK workplace design and fit-out specialist, is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Pre-Construction Manager. Renowned for delivering high-quality commercial interior projects, the business has built a strong reputation for innovation and excellence, offering an exciting opportunity to join a growing team delivering prestigious workplace fit-out projects across the UK.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre‑construction activities across workplace fit‑out and refurbishment projects.
• Prepare detailed estimates, cost plans, and tender submissions for projects typically ranging from £500k–£10m.
• Work closely with design, commercial, and delivery teams to ensure proposals are accurate, competitive, and aligned with client expectations.
• Attend client meetings, present proposals, and confidently pitch solutions to win work.
• Review drawings, specifications, and scope documents to identify risks, opportunities, and value‑engineering options.
• Manage tender processes, subcontractor pricing, and procurement during pre‑construction stages.
• Support the BD team with technical input during early engagement and proposal development.
• Ensure seamless handover from pre‑construction to delivery teams.
• Maintain strong relationships with suppliers, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Track market pricing, trends, and innovations to strengthen estimating accuracy and competitiveness.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in pre‑construction, estimating, or commercial roles within Design & Build, fit‑out, or interiors.
• Strong estimating capability: able to build cost plans from concept through to detailed tender stage.
• Confident communicator with the ability to pitch, present, and engage clients at senior level.
• Solid understanding of workplace fit‑out, materials, subcontractor packages, and construction methodologies.
• Ability to coordinate multiple inputs (design, commercial, delivery) under tight deadlines.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Collaborative mindset with excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Proficiency with estimating software and Microsoft Office.

What’s on Offer

• A role with genuine influence over how projects are shaped and won.
• Opportunity to work on high‑quality, design‑led workplace projects.
• Strong progression pathways within a respected D&B business.
• Competitive salary + bonus + benefits.
• Supportive, collaborative team culture.

For more information, please apply with an up to date CV.

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