Preconstruction Manager (Project Co-Ordinator) in London

A forward thinking Design & Build contractor who design and fit out laboratory and commercial offices are on the market seeking a highly organised, detail‐driven Pre‐Construction Manager to lead the coordination, planning, and management of all pre‐construction activities. This role is central to driving projects from initial enquiry through to delivery handover, ensuring that design, estimating, procurement, and contractor engagement flow smoothly and accurately.

The ideal candidate is detail‐oriented, proactive, and confident in managing cross‐functional teams including estimators, designers, suppliers, and external contractors.

• Own and manage the full pre‐construction workflow from initial brief to client sign‐off.
• Act as the primary internal and external point of contact during pre‐construction.
• Ensure alignment across estimating, design, and procurement functions.
• Lead and coordinate the Managing Estimator, Designers, and relevant technical team members.
• Allocate tasks, manage progress, and ensure deliverables are completed to a high standard and on time.
• Run internal pre‐construction meetings and maintain clear communication.
• Oversee the estimating process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of cost plans.
• Review subcontractor quotations, scope sheets, and commercial assumptions.
• Ensure all pricing aligns with project requirements, client expectations, and design intent.
• Coordinate design deliverables including drawings, design packs, revisions, compliance documents, and presentation materials.
• Ensure timely flow of information between design, estimating, and supply chain.
• Review drawings and specifications for accuracy and completeness.
• Lead tender enquiries and manage communication with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Challenge pricing, validate scope coverage, and identify value‐engineering opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with external partners to support competitive, high‐quality proposals.
• Create, maintain, and update pre‐construction programmes, deliverables trackers, risk registers, and action logs.
• Ensure all project documentation is accurate, well‐structured, and compliant.
• Issue client proposals, RFP responses, and supporting documentation professionally and on time.
• Attend client meetings, present pre‐construction updates, and manage expectations.
• Ensure clients are kept informed, engaged, and confident in the project progression.
• Support the transition from pre‐construction to delivery, handing over a fully coordinated project package.

• Proven experience in pre‐construction, project coordination, or project management within interiors, fit‐out, or construction.
• Strong understanding of design, estimating, procurement, and tendering processes.
• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple complex workflows simultaneously.
• High attention to detail and a focus on accuracy in all documentation.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence internal teams and external partners.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management/document control systems.

• Highly detail‐orientated and thorough.
• Confident decision‐maker with strong leadership presence.
• Proactive problem‐solver with a can‐do attitude.
• Collaborative and able to manage diverse stakeholder needs.
• Calm under pressure, especially in fast‐paced tender environments.