Pre-Construction Manager

Claremont; Warrington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in commercial interior design seeks a dedicated professional to assist in managing tenders and project requirements. This role involves liaising with clients, suppliers, and the project team to ensure competitive pricing and successful tender submissions. With a focus on building lasting relationships, the company offers a supportive environment that values employee contributions. Enjoy a range of benefits, including flexible working options, funded training opportunities, and a generous leave policy. If you're passionate about the construction industry and ready to make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Funded training opportunities

25 days annual leave

Childcare vouchers

Cycle to work scheme

Enhanced Maternity

Enhanced Paternity

Electric car scheme

Free fruit

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, particularly design and build/fit-out is advantageous.
• Ability to maintain strong relationships with clients and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in qualifying tenders and managing project timelines.
• Liaise with sub-contractors and prepare clear handover information.
• Attend client meetings and carry out value engineering.

Skills

Client Relationship Management

Tender Qualification

Site Surveying

Value Engineering

Negotiation Skills

Education

Experience in Construction Industry

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Claremont is a leading commercial interior design and fit-out company. We work with our clients from initial consultation right through to delivery to shape workspaces that meet the needs of organisations and their people. Unlike many of our competitors, we are an employee-owned business which allows us to maintain our ethos of building lasting client relationships and looking after our people whilst improving our ability to retain and attract the best talent in the industry.

The role

Responsibilities include:

1. Assisting in qualifying tenders / enquiries to assist in decision making on whether to tender
2. Reviewing tender packs / enquiries
3. Working with the project team including commercial lead and designer to establish the brief and project requirements
4. Managing timescales to ensure deadlines are achieved and the information required to price projects is received in a timely manner
5. Carrying out site surveys
6. Developing a scope of works and measured quantities from drawings and design information
7. Liaising with sub-contractors to obtain and assess quotations for packages of work
8. Liaising with the delivery team to understand programme / phasing and requirements for preliminaries
9. Reviewing schedules of rates and benchmarks to ensure projects are priced competitively
10. Helping to strategize on tender strategy and how to present and price projects in order to maximize tender success rate
11. Submission of tenders and budgets in line with tender deadlines
12. Attending client meetings and interviews
13. Carrying out value engineering and analyzing design alternatives where applicable
14. Assisting in negotiating contract sums with clients
15. Preparing clear handover information for use by the delivery team
16. Ensuring that the delivery team understand the project requirements and are properly briefed

Qualifications / experience:

1. Experience in the construction industry, specifically design and build/fit-out (advantageous)
2. The ability to maintain relationships with clients, customers, and suppliers
3. Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel
4. Full UK driving licence

Here are just some of the benefits of choosing a career with Claremont:

1. Flexible working options – Enabling everyone to strike the right work-life balance
2. Funded training opportunities – Providing an opportunity to develop your skills and build your CV
3. 25 days annual leave plus public holidays for new starters, rising to 27 then 30 days
4. Buy or sell up to 5 days holiday a year
5. Childcare vouchers – Tax benefits for parents
6. Cycle to work scheme – Supporting a healthier, active workforce
7. Enhanced Maternity
8. Enhanced Paternity
9. Electric car scheme and free onsite EV charging points
10. Free fruit
11. Free eye tests
12. Free flu vaccinations
13. Onsite parking
14. Refer a friend scheme – Help our team to grow
15. Annual structured pay reviews – Ensuring a fairer workplace for all
16. Life Assurance
17. Mobile/Tech Salary sacrifice
18. Tax-free bonus

Claremont is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Construction