At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead pre-construction activities for exciting interior fit-out and refurbishment projects.
- Company: Dynamic construction firm with a fun and supportive culture.
- Benefits: Hybrid working, competitive salary, performance bonuses, and top-notch tech.
- Other info: Enjoy social events and a clear progression plan with training opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the construction industry while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Experience in pre-construction or project management within the interiors sector.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
The Interiors Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for leading and managing all pre-construction activities associated with interior fit-out, refurbishment and workplace projects from initial enquiry through to project handover to the delivery team.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Leading the pre-construction process to ensure projects are effectively planned, costed, programmed and resourced.
- Managing tender submissions, proposals and client presentations.
- Coordinating design development activities and ensuring client requirements are translated into deliverable solutions.
- Managing project budgets during the pre-construction phase, including cost planning, value engineering and risk assessment.
- Reviewing project opportunities, identifying key risks and developing mitigation strategies.
- Preparing and overseeing pre-construction programmes and procurement strategies.
- Supporting contract negotiations and ensuring commercial and technical requirements are understood prior to project commencement.
- Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures, including CDM requirements.
- Facilitating effective communication and collaboration between sales, design, commercial, operational and delivery teams.
- Leading pre-start activities and ensuring a smooth transition from pre-construction to project delivery.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and key supply chain partners to support successful project outcomes and future business opportunities.
Experience:
- Proven experience in a pre-construction, estimating, commercial or project management role within the construction, fit-out or interiors sector.
- Experience of managing multiple projects and tender opportunities simultaneously.
- Experience of coordinating multidisciplinary teams including design, commercial, operational and specialist subcontractors.
- Experience of client-facing presentations, meetings and stakeholder management.
- Experience of developing project programmes, procurement strategies and project budgets.
Job Requirements:
- Good understanding of construction methodologies, interior fit-out processes and project delivery.
- Knowledge of construction contracts and procurement routes.
- Understanding of CDM Regulations and wider construction health and safety requirements.
- Ability to review technical information including drawings, specifications and design proposals.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
Personal Attributes:
- Commercially minded with a proactive and solution-focused approach.
- Strong leadership and team-working abilities.
- Highly organised and detail-oriented.
- Able to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
- Professional, confident and capable of building strong client relationships.
- Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement.
What We Offer:
- Hybrid Working (3 days in/2 days out) after successful probation period of 3 months.
- Competitive starting salary plus performance-related bonus.
- Culture: Social events, supportive, fun, hard-working.
- Perks: Incentives (holidays, vouchers, lunches, spot prizes).
- Top-of-the-range technology in office and for home working (laptops, screens, latest iPhone, etc).
- Subsidised health care/medical benefits.
- Annual Leave: 25 days plus Bank Holidays plus optional 2 weeks unpaid (increases with time spent).
- Progression Plan: training & mentor programme.
Reports To: Head of Interiors
Pre-construction Manager in Northampton employer: Bechtle
As a Pre-Construction Manager, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation. Our hybrid working model allows for flexibility, while our commitment to employee growth through training and mentorship ensures you can advance your career in the interiors sector. With competitive salaries, performance bonuses, and a range of perks including subsidised healthcare and generous annual leave, we are dedicated to creating a rewarding and enjoyable workplace for all our employees.
We think you need these skills to ace Pre-construction Manager in Northampton
Project Management
Tender Management
Cost Planning
Value Engineering
Risk Assessment
Design Development Coordination
Client Relationship Management
