Graduate Pre-Construction Manager

Rise Technical Recruitment; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the construction sector is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to support and manage pre-construction activities across commercial fit-out projects. The ideal candidate will have project management experience and excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with exposure to the construction industry being advantageous. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits within a dynamic organization focused on career development and stability.

Benefits

Internal Progression

25 Days Holiday

Private Healthcare

Pension

Qualifications

• Construction industry experience, with design & build / fit-out advantageous.
• Good understanding of the RIBA stages.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Supporting pre-construction activities across commercial fit-out projects.
• Reviewing enquiries, coordinating tenders, obtaining subcontractor pricing.
• Contributing to value engineering, client proposals, and presentation packs.

Skills

Project management experience

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Pre-Construction Manager

Warrington & Nationwide Projects (Office, Site & Home‑Based)

£25,000 - £40,000 + Internal Progression + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension + Private Healthcare + Great Benefits package

Excellent opportunity for an ambitious Pre‑Construction professional to further their career with a company offering exposure to major workplace projects, structured development and long‑term stability. On offer is the chance to strengthen your technical and commercial knowledge within a well‑established, employee‑owned organisation that values collaboration, development, and rewarding career pathways. This business continues to expand its commercial fit‑out and design and build pipeline across the UK, creating exciting opportunities for new staff to progress alongside the company's strategic growth plans.

In this role, you will support and manage pre‑construction activities from initial enquiry through to handover. You'll be involved in reviewing tenders gathering subcontractor pricing, attending site visits, producing estimates, value engineering proposals, and preparing accurate handover packs for the delivery team. This role is ideal for someone with project management exposure who is keen to develop their expertise in a dynamic commercial fit‑out business.

The Role

• Supporting pre‑construction activities across commercial fit‑out projects
• Reviewing enquiries, coordinating tenders, obtaining subcontractor pricing and preparing estimates
• Undertaking site visits and inputting programme information into construction software
• Contributing to value engineering, client proposals and presentation packs
• Attending internal and external meetings and creating accurate handover documentation

The Person

• Project management experience
• Construction industry experience, with design & build / fit‑out advantageousPrevious pre‑construction management exposure beneficial but not essential
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Experience with Microsoft Project and construction programming
• Good understanding of the RIBA stages
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, suppliers and stakeholders
• Full UK driving licence

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.