Assistant Pre Construction Manager

Michael Taylor Search & Selection Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 55,000 + attractive package

Clear progression towards Pre-Contrs.

Exposure to high-value commercial fit‑

Long-term career prospects

Job summary

The London fit-out contractor is seeking a Junior Pre-Construction Manager to join the expanding team and work closely with the Senior Pre-Construction Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking for long-term progression within a successful and supportive business.

The ideal candidate will have experience in pricing internal fit-out packages and a background with a fit-out contractor, main contractor or specialist subcontractor.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience in pre-construction or estimating.
• Experience pricing internal fit-out packages.
• Background with fit-out contractor, main contractor or specialist subcontractor.
• Experience with partitions, drylining, carpentry & joinery, flooring, M&E or FFE.
• Strong organisational, communication and commercial skills.
• Ambitious and keen to progress.

Responsibilities

• Understanding client budgets and developing competitive proposals.
• Preparing estimates and accurate subcontractor quotations.
• Pricing internal packages and negotiating with the supply chain.
• Producing pitch documents covering design, cost and programme.
• Attending client and design meetings and developing strong relationships.
• Supporting building control and fire safety requirements.
• Assisting with contract and client PM terms sign-off.
• Maximising project margins and identifying commercial opportunities.
• Managing the transition and handover from pre-construction to delivery.

Skills

Estimating

Pricing

Pre-construction

Organisation

Communication

Commercial awareness

Job description

Our client is a well-established and financially secure specialist design & build fit-out contractor with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality commercial office spaces across London.

Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Junior Pre-Construction Manager to join their expanding team and work closely with the Senior Pre-Construction Manager. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking for long-term progression within a successful and supportive business.

The company delivers CAT A, CAT B and full design & build projects, typically ranging from 500k to 5m, with a strong pipeline of repeat and new business across London and the Home Counties.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Minimum 12 months' experience in pre-construction or estimating
• Experience pricing internal fit-out packages
• Background with a fit-out contractor, main contractor or specialist subcontractor
• Experience with partitions, drylining, carpentry & joinery, flooring, M&E or FFE
• Strong organisational, communication and commercial skills
• Ambitious, proactive and keen to progress

Key Responsibilities:

• Understanding client budgets and developing competitive proposals
• Preparing estimates and accurate subcontractor quotations
• Pricing internal packages and negotiating with the supply chain
• Producing pitch documents covering design, cost and programme
• Attending client and design meetings and developing strong relationships
• Supporting building control and fire safety requirements
• Assisting with contract and client PM terms sign-off
• Maximising project margins and identifying commercial opportunities
• Managing the transition and handover from pre-construction to delivery

What's on Offer:

• Up to 55,000 + attractive package
• Clear progression towards Pre-Construction Manager
• Exposure to high-value commercial fit-out projects across London
• A supportive, established team with genuine development opportunities
• Long-term career prospects within a growing business

If you're an ambitious Estimator, QS, Commercial Manager or Junior Pre-Construction professional looking to develop your career within a respected London fit-out contractor, this could be an excellent next step.