Senior Pre-construction Manager

About the Company\\n\\nThis is an established and fast-growing design & build workplace specialist with over 40 years of industry experience. They deliver high-end commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across the UK, with a strong reputation for innovation, quality, and creating exceptional workspaces.\\n\\nOperating at the intersection of design, construction, and workplace strategy, they provide a full turnkey solution to clients across various sectors including tech, finance, life sciences, and professional services. With a collaborative and forward-thinking culture, they’re committed to excellence at every stage of the project lifecycle—from concept to completion.\\n\\nAbout the Role\\n\\nAs Senior Pre-construction Manager you will lead the pre-construction process across multiple high-value CAT B commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects.

Working closely with clients, designers, estimators, and delivery teams, you will take ownership of early-stage project planning—ensuring feasibility, budget accuracy, and programme viability.\\n\\nThis is a client-facing role requiring technical expertise, commercial awareness, and strong leadership. You’ll play a key part in shaping how projects are structured and delivered, balancing innovative thinking with robust planning to ensure smooth handovers to the delivery team.\\n\\nKey Responsibilities:\\n\\n * \\n\\n Manage and coordinate all pre-construction activities from client brief through to start on site\\n\\n * \\n\\n Oversee cost planning, value engineering, and risk management with the estimating team\\n\\n * \\n\\n Liaise closely with in-house design, commercial, and delivery teams\\n\\n * \\n\\n Work directly with clients and consultants to develop project briefs, budgets, and programmes\\n\\n * \\n\\n Prepare tender documentation and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements\\n\\n * \\n\\n Drive continuous improvement in pre-construction processes and standards\\n\\nRewards & Benefits\\n\\n * \\n\\n Competitive salary (DOE) + performance-related bonus\\n\\n * \\n\\n Hybrid working (office/WFH flexibility)\\n\\n * \\n\\n Private healthcare\\n\\n * \\n\\n Enhanced pension contributions\\n\\n * \\n\\n 25 days holiday + bank holidays\\n\\n * \\n\\n Career development pathways and funded training opportunities\\n\\n * \\n\\n Modern open-plan office and collaborative team culture\\n\\n * \\n\\n Regular social events and wellbeing initiatives\\n\\nRequirements\\n\\n * \\n\\n Proven experience in a senior pre-construction or project management role within commercial fit-out (CAT B)\\n\\n * \\n\\n Strong understanding of design & build methodology\\n\\n * \\n\\n Commercially astute with excellent planning and coordination skills\\n\\n * \\n\\n Confident in client-facing settings, able to present and communicate at a senior level\\n\\n * \\n\\n Experience leading projects from pre-construction through to delivery handover\\n\\n * \\n\\n A background in construction, engineering, or architecture is preferred\\n\\n * \\n\\n Familiar with UK building regs, CDM, and procurement routes