Pre-Construction Manager

ZipRecruiter; Warrington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial interior design and fit-out company is seeking a project manager to assist with tendering processes, manage timelines, and collaborate with teams to ensure successful project delivery. The role requires strong project management skills and experience in the construction industry. Benefits include flexible working options, funded training, and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Funded training opportunities

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Electric car scheme

Free fruit, eye tests, and flu vaccinations

Onsite parking

Annual structured pay reviews

Qualifications

• Experience in construction industry, specifically design and build/fit-out is advantageous.
• Previous pre-construction management experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in qualifying tenders/enquiries to help decide whether to tender.
• Conducting site surveys and developing scope of works.
• Reviewing rate schedules to ensure competitive project pricing.

Skills

Project management

Time management

Client relationship management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Description

About Claremont.

Claremont is a leading commercial interior design and fit-out company. We work with our clients from initial consultation through to delivery, shaping workspaces that meet organizational and employee needs. Unlike many competitors, we are an employee-owned business, which helps us maintain our ethos of building lasting client relationships and caring for our people, while attracting and retaining top industry talent.

The role.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting in qualifying tenders/enquiries to help decide whether to tender
2. Reviewing tender packs/enquiries
3. Collaborating with the project team, including the commercial lead and designer, to establish the project brief and requirements
4. Managing timescales to meet deadlines and ensure timely receipt of information needed for pricing
5. Conducting site surveys
6. Developing scope of works and measured quantities from drawings and design details
7. Liaising with subcontractors to obtain and evaluate quotations for packages of work
8. Coordinating with the delivery team to understand programme/phasing and preliminaries
9. Reviewing rate schedules and benchmarks to ensure competitive project pricing
10. Strategizing tender approaches and presentation methods to maximize success rates
11. Submitting tenders and budgets within deadlines
12. Attending client meetings and interviews
13. Performing value engineering and analyzing design alternatives when applicable
14. Assisting in contract sum negotiations with clients
15. Preparing clear handover information for the delivery team
16. Ensuring the delivery team understands project requirements and is properly briefed

Qualifications / experience:

1. Project management experience
2. Experience in the construction industry, specifically design and build/fit-out (advantageous)
3. Previous pre-construction management experience (advantageous)
4. Ability to maintain relationships with clients, customers, and suppliers

Strong prioritization and time management skills

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Full UK driving license

Benefits of a career with Claremont include:

• Flexible working options for work-life balance
• Funded training opportunities to develop skills and enhance your CV
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 27 and 30 days
• Buy or sell up to 5 days holiday annually
• Childcare vouchers with tax benefits
• Cycle to work scheme promoting a healthier lifestyle
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Electric car scheme with free onsite EV charging
• Free fruit, eye tests, and flu vaccinations
• Onsite parking
• Refer a friend scheme to grow our team
• Annual structured pay reviews
• Life assurance
• Mobile/Tech salary sacrifice
• Tax-free bonus
• Private healthcare

Claremont is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, race, religion, belief, marriage, or civil partnership.