Pre-construction Manager

Role: Pre-construction Manager

Location: Manchester - Jobs nationwide

For this role you must possess the following:

• Proven Pre-Construction / Pre-Contracts experience within the commercial fit out sector
• Strong commercial fit out main contractor background
• 5+ years' experience in pre-construction, estimating, bid management, or similar
• Commercial fit out sector experience is essential
• Strong Design & Build experience and understanding of procurement
• Excellent client-facing, communication, and negotiation skills
• Strong estimating and commercial awareness
• Ability to manage multiple tenders and pre-construction projects simultaneously
• Full UK Driving Licence

Duties:

• Lead the pre-construction process from initial enquiry through to contract award
• Manage multiple tenders for commercial fit out projects ranging from £200k - £15 million
• Prepare accurate and competitive estimates, reviewing drawings, specifications, scopes, and client requirements
• Work closely with clients, consultants, architects, subcontractors, and suppliers throughout the tender process
• Attend client meetings, site visits, presentations, and tender interviews
• Develop and manage pre-construction programmes and key tender deadlines
• Coordinate design development, value engineering, buildability reviews, and technical queries
• Review subcontractor and supplier quotations and ensure competitive tender returns
• Identify project risks, opportunities, exclusions, and commercial considerations
• Lead value engineering exercises and identify cost-effective solutions
• Support the development of construction programmes and delivery strategies
• Ensure a smooth handover from pre-construction into the project delivery team
• Build and maintain strong client relationships, helping to secure repeat and negotiated work

Sector Experience:

• Commercial fit out projects only
• Experience working for a Design & Build commercial fit out main contractor is essential
• Strong estimating and client-facing experience is highly desirable
• Experience delivering CAT A and CAT B office fit outs is highly desirable
• Experience managing projects from £200k - £15 million
• Nationwide project experience preferred