Pre-Construction Manager

Frontline Construction Recruitment; Kempston; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Private healthcare

Pension

Progression into Pre-Construction

Job summary

Frontline Construction Recruitment is partnering with a growing contractor in Bedford to recruit an Estimator / Pre-Construction progression role, office-based.

You will prepare cost estimates, take-offs, and manage tender submissions for projects up to £3m, with progression into pre-construction management.

The role offers £45,000-£50,000 plus package, company vehicle, private healthcare, pension, and clear progression path.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Estimator within commercial construction.
• Comfortable pricing projects through full tender processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness.
• Keen to progress into a broader pre-construction role.
• Good communication with suppliers/clients.
• Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND or similar) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cost estimates and tender submissions for commercial projects.
• Carry out take-offs from drawings including labour and material assessments.
• Review project documentation and highlight risks/opportunities.
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing.
• Support RFIs and client communication during tender stage.
• Assist with planning, sequencing, and pre-construction strategy.
• Attend site visits, surveys, and tender meetings.
• Support tender handovers to delivery teams.

Skills

Estimator experience

Tender pricing

Take-offs

Subcontractor liaison

Attention to detail

Pre-construction progression

Client communication

Education

HNC/HND or similar

Job description

Estimator / Pre-Construction (Progression Role)
Bedford (Office-Based)
£45,000 £50,000 + Package
Full-Time 40 Hours per Week

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a growing and well-established construction contractor delivering commercial build, fit-out, and refurbishment projects up to £3m in value.

The Role

• Prepare accurate cost estimates and tender submissions for commercial projects
• Carry out take-offs from drawings, including labour and material assessments
• Review project documentation and highlight risks/opportunities
• Liaise with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing
• Support RFIs and client communication during tender stage
• Assist with planning, sequencing, and pre-construction strategy
• Attend site visits, surveys, and tender meetings
• Support tender handovers to delivery teams

About You

• Experience as an Estimator within commercial construction
• Comfortable pricing projects and working through full tender processes
• Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness
• Keen to progress into a broader pre-construction role
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers/clients
• Relevant construction qualification (HNC/HND or similar) advantageous

What s On Offer

• £45,000 £50,000 salary (DOE)
• Company vehicle
• Private healthcare (post-probation)
• Pension
• Clear progression into Pre-Construction Management

Why Apply?

This is a genuine opportunity to step beyond pure estimating and develop into a more strategic, client-facing role within a business that is actively growing and investing in its pre-construction function.