Pre-construction Manager

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