At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead pre-construction activities and prepare detailed estimates for exciting workplace fit-out projects.
- Company: Join a leading UK design and fit-out specialist known for innovation and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and strong progression pathways in a supportive team culture.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to engage with clients and stakeholders.
- Why this job: Shape high-quality projects and make a real impact in the workplace design industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in pre-construction or estimating within Design & Build or fit-out sectors.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
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.
We think you need these skills to ace Senior Pre-construction Manager in London
Pre-construction Management
Estimating
Cost Planning
Tender Submissions
Client Engagement
Risk Assessment
Value Engineering
