Graduate Pre-Construction Manager

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

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to manage pre-construction activities on commercial fit-out projects. You'll support estimating, tender review, and site visits within a company that offers career progression and a great benefits package. Ideal for candidates with project management experience in the construction field, particularly in design & build or fit-out projects.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Pension

Private Healthcare

Great Benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry, particularly design & build/fit-out.
• Previous pre-construction management exposure is beneficial but not essential.
• Good understanding of the RIBA stages.

Responsibilities

• Support pre-construction activities across commercial fit-out projects.
• Review enquiries, coordinate tenders, and prepare estimates.
• Attend site visits and create accurate handover documentation.

Skills

Project management experience

Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Ability to build and maintain relationships

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 advantageous
• Previous 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

Reference Number: BBBH265980

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Anna Wilkes at Rise Technical Recruitment. Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.