Pre-Construction Manager

Redfish Solutions Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commission

Remote Fridays

Collaborative team

Job summary

Redfish Solutions Ltd, a leading Design & Build fit-out specialist, is recruiting a Pre-Construction Manager to lead early-stage project development across landlord CAT A and common-area refurbishments in London. You will act as client-facing technical and commercial lead, guiding clients through design options, feasibility, cost planning, and programme strategy.

This role suits someone who thrives in front-end environments, shaping solutions, coordinating design teams, and ensuring proposals

Qualifications

• Strong background in pre-construction management within Design & Build.
• Experience on CAT A, common-area, or landlord-led schemes.
• Proven ability to communicate clearly in client-facing environments.
• Ability to interrogate drawings, specifications and technical data.
• Strong commercial awareness with cost plans and tenders.
• Capable of coordinating multiple stakeholders and guiding early-stage projects.
• Solutions-driven consultative problem-solving approach.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Relevant technical or construction qualifications are beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities across Landlord CAT A and refurbishment projects.
• Advise clients and build relationships with landlords, asset managers, and consultants.
• Review drawings and design information for feasibility and compliance.
• Develop cost plans, tender submissions, and technical proposals.
• Coordinate design development with internal teams and external consultants.
• Provide value engineering options and buildability advice.
• Engage early with subcontractors to validate pricing and sequencing.
• Prepare and present proposals with clarity and commercial competitiveness.
• Support handover from pre-construction to delivery.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of processes and client engagement.
• Represent the business professionally in client interactions.

Skills

Pre-construction management

Client-facing

Stakeholder coordination

Cost planning

Buildability analysis

Communication skills

Education

Construction qualifications

Job description

A leading Design & Build fit out specialist delivering high‑quality Landlord CAT A and common‑area refurbishments across London. The business takes a consultative, partnership‑led approach, working closely with landlords, asset managers, and consultants to shape projects from the earliest stages. Known for technical rigour, design intelligence, and a collaborative culture, the company is expanding its pre‑construction capability to support continued growth.

We are actively recruiting for a Pre‑Construction Manager to lead early‑stage project development across a portfolio of Landlord fit out schemes. You’ll act as a client‑facing technical and commercial lead, guiding clients through design options, feasibility, cost planning, and programme strategy. This role suits someone who thrives in front‑end environments, shaping solutions, advising clients, coordinating design teams, and ensuring proposals are accurate, buildable, and aligned with landlord expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre‑construction activities across Landlord CAT A and refurbishment projects.


• Act as a client‑facing advisor, building strong relationships with landlords, asset managers, and consultants.


• Review and interrogate design information, ensuring feasibility, compliance, and alignment with client objectives.


• Develop detailed cost plans, tender submissions, and technical proposals.


• Coordinate design development with internal teams, external designers, and specialist consultants.


• Provide value engineering options, buildability advice, and technical solutions.


• Manage early engagement with subcontractors to validate pricing, sequencing, and technical assumptions.


• Prepare and present proposals, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and commercial competitiveness.


• Support the transition from pre‑construction to delivery, ensuring seamless handover of information.


• Contribute to continuous improvement of pre‑construction processes, standards, and client engagement methods.


• Represent the business professionally, consistently, and confidently in all client interactions.

Requirements

• Strong background in pre‑construction management within Design & Build.


• Experience working on CAT A, common‑area, or landlord‑led schemes.


• Confident in client‑facing environments with the ability to communicate clearly and credibly.


• Ability to interrogate drawings, specifications, and technical information.


• Strong commercial awareness with experience producing cost plans and tender submissions.


• Comfortable coordinating multiple stakeholders and managing early‑stage project complexity.


• Solutions‑driven mindset with a consultative approach to problem‑solving.


• Excellent communication and presentation skills.


• Relevant technical or construction qualifications beneficial.

What’s on Offer

• Opportunity to join a respected D&B specialist with a strong reputation in the landlord market.


• High autonomy and influence over early‑stage project strategy.


• A genuinely consultative, client‑focused working environment.


• Clear progression into senior pre‑construction leadership.


• Competitive salary + commission + package


• Work from home on Friday's.


• Supportive, collaborative team culture.