Lead Preconstruction Manager – London Fit-Outs

Eden Brown; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Eden Brown is recruiting for a London-based Preconstruction role focusing on commercial fit-out and refurbishment tenders. You will lead tender strategies from enquiry to contract award, coordinating estimating, design and delivery teams to secure projects and drive value.

The ideal candidate will have strong preconstruction exposure in CAT A/A+ environments, with a track record of managing multi-project tenders in London and a clear path to seniority within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial fit-out/preconstruction
• Strong understanding of tender process
• Good commercial and cost awareness
• Ability to interrogate drawings, specifications and tender information
• Understanding of subcontractor procurement and supply-chain engagement
• Design coordination and buildability awareness
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple internal and external stakeholders
• Confidence taking ownership of a tender while knowing when to seek senior support
• Genuine ambition to develop into a more senior preconstruction position

Responsibilities

• Managing tenders from initial enquiry through to submission and contract award
• Reviewing tender documentation and identifying key commercial, design and programme risks
• Supporting the preparation and development of cost plans
• Coordinating input from estimating, commercial, design and operational teams
• Working closely with subcontractors and the wider supply chain to obtain and interrogate competitive pricing
• Developing procurement strategies and tender programmes
• Reviewing specifications, drawings and design information
• Identifying value engineering, buildability and cost-saving opportunities
• Supporting design development and coordination throughout the tender
• Preparing high-quality tender submissions
• Attending client meetings, tender interviews and presentations
• Developing relationships with clients, consultants and supply-chain partners
• Supporting the transition of successfully secured projects into the delivery team
• Maintaining commercial awareness throughout the preconstruction process

Skills

Tender/preconstruction expertise

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Stakeholder coordination

Client-facing skills

Ambition to progress

Job description

Eden Brown is recruiting for a London-based Preconstruction role focusing on commercial fit-out and refurbishment tenders. You will lead tender strategies from enquiry to contract award, coordinating estimating, design and delivery teams to secure projects and drive value.

The ideal candidate will have strong preconstruction exposure in CAT A/A+ environments, with a track record of managing multi-project tenders in London and a clear path to seniority within a collaborative team.