Pre-Construction Manager - Commercial Fit Out

Mitchell Maguire; Ashby-de-la-Zouch; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist construction recruitment consultancy is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to manage commercial fit-out projects. The ideal candidate will have experience as a Senior Estimator or Project Manager, good technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers a salary range of £50,000 - £65,000 plus benefits including a pension and healthcare after 12 months.

Benefits

NEST pension

Health care after 12 months

23 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Experience in fit-out or related market sector such as: shopfitting, refurbishment, design & build, or FF&E.
• Familiarity with JCT contract frameworks and commercial risk management.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage early-stage input on specifications, compliance, and value engineering.
• Conduct site visits to assess scopes of work.
• Prepare project programmes and documents.

Skills

Experience as a Senior Estimator

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge of industry processes

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Pre-Construction Manager - Commercial Fit Out

Job reference Number: (phone number removed)

Industry Sector: Estimator, Estimating, Estimates, Contractors, Main Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Bespoke Joinery, FF&E, Design and Build, Design & Build, Fit-out, Joinery, Refurbishment, Commercial Fit Out

Location: East Midlands Office

Remuneration: £50,000 - £65,000 + bonus

Benefits: NEST pension, health care after 12months, 23 days annual leave

Responsibilities

• Pre-Construction Manager position dealing with a range of commercial and education fit out projects
• Manage early-stage input on specifications, compliance, and value engineering
• Work closely with subcontractors, suppliers, and consultants to ensure accuracy and alignment
• Carrying out site visits where required to assess scopes of work and client requirements
• Prepare project programmes, methodology statements, and supporting documents
• Supporting the estimating team with accurate pricing of projects
• Oversee technical design reviews to ensure build ability, cost efficiency, and quality
• Working on projects ranging in value up to £1.5m

Qualifications / Ideal applicant

• Must have experience as a Senior Estimator, Pre Construction Manager or technically minded Project Manager within the fit out or related market sector such as: shopfitting, refurbishment, design & build, or FF&E
• Good technical knowledge and good understanding of industry processes, materials and costs
• Familiarity with JCT contract frameworks and commercial risk management
• Highly organised with good attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Good team player who also works well individually

About the recruitment agency

Mitchell Maguire is a specialist Construction Recruitment Consultancy, dealing exclusively with Construction Jobs, Construction vacancies and Specification positions within: Estimator, Estimating, Estimates, Contractors, Main Contractors, Sub-Contractors, Bespoke Joinery, FF&E, Design and Build, Design & Build, Fit-out, Joinery, Refurbishment, Commercial Fit Out