Interior Fit Out Manager Pre Construction

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Blackfordby; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking an experienced Interior Fit Out Manager for a pivotal leadership role focused on pre-construction activities. The candidate will lead strategy, tendering, and technical coordination to enhance project delivery in the office interiors sector. Strong pre-construction experience, commercial knowledge, and readiness to grow into a board-level role are essential for this position. The role also offers progression, training, and a competitive salary.

Benefits

Progression opportunities

Training and development

Bonus

Benefits

Xmas Shutdown

Qualifications

• Track record in office fit-out or commercial interiors (CAT A/B, Design & Build).
• Familiar with JCT contract frameworks and commercial risk.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full pre-construction process from enquiry to contract award.
• Coordinate estimating, design, and delivery inputs to prepare competitive, accurate tenders.
• Oversee technical design reviews, ensuring buildability, compliance, and value engineering.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and presentations during pre-contract phases.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on risk management, subcontract procurement, and pricing strategy.
• Leading multiple bids, technical reviews, and client meetings.

Skills

Pre-construction experience

Commercial awareness

Technical fluency

Job description

Interior Fit Out Manager (Pre Construction)

£55,000 - £65,000 + Progression + Training + Bonus + Benefits + Xmas Shutdown

Ashby-De-La-Zouch

Are you an experienced interior fit out professional looking to take on a pivotal leadership role with clear route to directorship in the office pre construction sector?

Do you want to join a forward-thinking interiors business where you'll lead strategy, tendering, and technical coordination, while shaping the future of the pre-construction function?

On offer is the chance to join a specialist fit-out contractor delivering high-quality office interior projects across design & build. With an ambitious growth plan and a commitment to excellence, they pride themselves on technical delivery, client service, and providing career development opportunities for their people.

This is the ideal role for someone with strong pre-construction experience who is commercially aware, technically fluent, and ready to grow into a board-level influencer within a dynamic business.

The Role

• Lead the full pre-construction process from enquiry to contract award.
• Coordinate estimating, design, and delivery inputs to prepare competitive, accurate tenders.
• Oversee technical design reviews, ensuring buildability, compliance, and value engineering.
• Attend client meetings, site visits, and presentations during pre-contract phases.
• Collaborate with commercial teams on risk management, subcontract procurement, and pricing strategy.
• Leading multiple bids, technical reviews, and client meetings.

The Person

• Track record in office fit-out or commercial interiors (CAT A/B, Design & Build).
• Familiar with JCT contract frameworks and commercial risk.

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference: BBBH 21517

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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