Pre-construction Manager in MK18

Energy Jobline ZR; Buckingham; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive workplace design company is seeking an experienced Pre-construction Manager to lead pre-construction activities for high-end commercial projects across the UK. This role includes managing bids, budgets, and coordinating with various teams to ensure technical and commercial alignment. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in pre-construction, excellent communication skills, and a strong technical understanding of interior construction. The position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working flexibility, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Generous annual leave allowance

Positive, inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pre-construction, estimating, or planning within the commercial fit-out or refurbishment sector.
• Strong technical understanding of interior construction and building services (MEP).
• Excellent commercial acumen with expertise in cost planning, procurement and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Leading the pre-construction process from initial tender through to contract award.
• Managing bids, budgets, cost plans, risk registers and pre-construction programmes.
• Conducting buildability reviews and developing construction methodologies.

Skills

Pre-construction experience

Cost planning expertise

Stakeholder management

Detail-oriented

Education

Professional qualifications (RICS, CIOB, NEBOSH)

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

About the Company

You’ll be joining a progressive and purpose-driven fit-out and workplace design business with over 25 years of experience delivering exceptional interior projects across the UK and Europe. The company has delivered thousands of projects across workplace, commercial and specialist environments — recognised for its design-led approach, technical excellence, and ability to create inspiring, high-performing spaces for a diverse client base. With a strong focus on sustainability and social impact, this organisation is proud to hold B Corp certification, reflecting its genuine commitment to responsible business practices, innovation, and creating better workplaces for people and the planet.

About the Role

We’re seeking an experienced Pre-construction Manager to join the team at the company’s head office, supporting pre-construction activity across high-end commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects throughout the UK. As part of a dynamic pre-construction and delivery team, you’ll play a central role in shaping project strategies from the earliest stages, ensuring design intent, cost, and buildability align seamlessly to deliver exceptional outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the pre-construction process from initial tender through to contract award.
• Managing bids, budgets, cost plans, risk registers and pre-construction programmes.
• Coordinating with internal design, estimating and delivery teams to ensure technical and commercial alignment.
• Conducting buildability reviews and developing construction methodologies.
• Overseeing value engineering, procurement strategy, and subcontractor engagement.
• Ensuring pre-construction deliverables meet programme, cost, quality and safety standards.
• Supporting the smooth transition from pre-construction into the delivery phase.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive base salary (dependent on experience) plus annual performance bonus.
• Based from modern Windsor offices with hybrid working flexibility.
• Exposure to a broad portfolio of high-spec commercial interiors for blue-chip clients.
• Clear career progression routes into senior management roles.
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension, private healthcare and wellness support.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• A positive, inclusive culture with a genuine commitment to sustainability, innovation and employee wellbeing.
• Recognition and reward for contribution to company success.

Requirements

• Proven experience in pre-construction, estimating, or planning within the commercial fit-out or refurbishment sector.
• Strong technical understanding of interior construction and building services (MEP).
• Excellent commercial acumen with expertise in cost planning, procurement and risk management.
• Confident communicator with strong stakeholder management skills.
• Organised, detail-oriented and proactive with a collaborative mindset.
• Experience liaising with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to develop effective project strategies.
• Professional qualifications (e.g. RICS, CIOB, NEBOSH) are advantageous.
• Must be based within a commutable distance of Windsor, with flexibility to visit project sites nationwide as required.