Pre-Construction Manager – Commercial Fit Out

Mitchell Maguire; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction recruitment consultancy is searching for a Pre-Construction Manager to oversee commercial fit-out projects in the East Midlands. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge and experience in fit-out or refurbishment sectors. Responsibilities include managing specifications, supporting the estimating team, and ensuring quality throughout project stages. This full-time permanent role offers a competitive salary between £50,000 and £65,000, alongside various benefits.

Benefits

NEST pension

Health care after 12 months

23 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Must have experience in a relevant sector like fit out or refurbishment.
• Familiarity with JCT contracts and commercial risk management is essential.
• Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage early-stage input on specifications and compliance.
• Prepare project methodologies and supporting documents.
• Oversee technical design reviews for cost efficiency.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Pre-Construction Manager – Commercial Fit Out

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

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

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

Ideal Applicant / Qualifications

• 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

Job Information

• Job Title: Pre-Construction Manager – Commercial Fit Out
• Company: Mitchell Maguire
• Location: East Midlands Office
• Posted: Sep 17th 2025
• Closes: Oct 18th 2025
• Sector: Construction
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time