Pre-Construction Manager

Cityscape Recruitment; Buckingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design firm in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Pre-construction Manager to support high-end commercial fit-out projects. You will lead the pre-construction efforts, ensuring alignment of design and cost, while managing risks and stakeholders. Ideal candidates have strong technical and commercial expertise, with opportunities for clear career progression and a comprehensive benefits package. Embrace a role in a forward-thinking environment with a commitment to sustainability and employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Hybrid working flexibility

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous annual leave allowance

Positive inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pre-construction, estimating, or planning within commercial fit-out.
• Strong technical understanding of interior construction and building services.
• Excellent commercial acumen with expertise in cost planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead the pre-construction process from initial tender to contract award.
• Manage bids, budgets, cost plans, and risk registers.
• Coordinate with teams to ensure technical and commercial alignment.
• Conduct buildability reviews and develop construction methodologies.
• Oversee procurement strategy and subcontractor engagement.

Skills

Pre-construction management

Cost planning

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Detail-oriented

Education

Professional qualifications (e.g. RICS, CIOB, NEBOSH)

Job description

About the Company

You’ll be joining a progressive and purpose-driven fit-out and workplace design business with over 25 years of experience delivering exceptional interior projects across the UK and Europe. The company has delivered thousands of projects across workplace, commercial and specialist environments — recognised for its design-led approach, technical excellence, and ability to create inspiring, high‑performing spaces for a diverse client base. With a strong focus on sustainability and social impact, this organisation is proud to hold B Corp certification, reflecting its genuine commitment to responsible business practices, innovation, and creating better workplaces for people and the planet.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Pre‑construction Manager to join the team at the company’s head office, supporting pre‑construction activity across high‑end commercial fit‑out and refurbishment projects throughout the UK. As part of a dynamic pre‑construction and delivery team, you’ll play a central role in shaping project strategies from the earliest stages, ensuring design intent, cost, and buildability align seamlessly to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Leading the pre‑construction process from initial tender through to contract award.
• Managing bids, budgets, cost plans, risk registers and pre‑construction programmes.
• Coordinating with internal design, estimating and delivery teams to ensure technical and commercial alignment.
• Conducting buildability reviews and developing construction methodologies.
• Overseeing value engineering, procurement strategy, and subcontractor engagement.
• Ensuring pre‑construction deliverables meet programme, cost, quality and safety standards.
• Supporting the smooth transition from pre‑construction into the delivery phase.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced fit‑out professional to take ownership of the pre‑construction phase within a forward‑thinking, design‑led environment.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (dependent on experience) plus annual performance bonus.
• Based from modern Windsor offices with hybrid working flexibility.
• Exposure to a broad portfolio of high‑spec commercial interiors for blue‑chip clients.
• Clear career progression routes into senior management roles.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, private healthcare and wellness support.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• A positive, inclusive culture with a genuine commitment to sustainability, innovation and employee wellbeing.
• Recognition and reward for contribution to company success.

Requirements

• Proven experience in pre‑construction, estimating, or planning within the commercial fit‑out or refurbishment sector.
• Strong technical understanding of interior construction and building services (MEP).
• Excellent commercial acumen with expertise in cost planning, procurement and risk management.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, detail‑oriented and proactive with a collaborative mindset.
• Experience liaising with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to develop effective project strategies.
• Professional qualifications (e.g. RICS, CIOB, NEBOSH) are advantageous.
• Must be based within a commutable distance of Windsor, with flexibility to visit project sites nationwide as required.