Pre Contracts Manager

The Focus Agency Group; Feering; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in Feering is seeking a Pre-Contracts Manager to lead projects from initial contact through to construction. You'll manage design coordination, pricing, and client negotiations, ensuring profitability. The ideal candidate should have a strong construction background with excellent negotiation and communication skills. The role offers a hybrid work schedule, generous holidays, and various employee benefits, making it a great opportunity for those looking to excel in a thriving environment.

Benefits

Generous Holidays starting from 33 days per annum

Birthday leave (post-probation)

Tax Free EOT Bonus

Group Life Assurance

Optional private medical insurance after 1 year

Beer Fridge Fridays

Auto-enrolment pension (3% employer contribution after 3 months)

Qualifications

• Strong background in construction, ideally within commercial fit-out.
• Proven experience in pricing, scoping, and cost management.
• Clear, confident communicator with clients and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead all pricing, cost control, and commercial elements of projects.
• Manage and negotiate supplier and subcontractor contracts.
• Oversee accurate contract preparation and handover to project delivery teams.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Cost management

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Education

Project or Construction Management qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)

Synergist

Job description

Job Title: Pre-Contracts Manager

Location: Feering, Essex CO5 9SE

Hybrid: Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 5:30PM (Monday and Thursday in office)

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

About The Role:

As Pre-Contracts Manager, you’ll lead projects from initial client contact through pre-contract and into construction. You’ll manage design coordination, technical input, pricing, client negotiations, and contract completion.

You’ll oversee and develop our supplier network, securing best value through strong relationships and effective negotiation. Working closely with the Operations Director, you’ll support operational efficiency and business growth.

You’ll work alongside Design and Project Delivery teams to identify new opportunities and deliver successful outcomes, requiring strong organisation, attention to detail, and a focus on adding value for clients and the business.

Benefits:

• Generous Holidays starting from 33 days per annum
• Birthday leave (post-probation)
• Tax Free EOT Bonus
• Group Life Assurance
• Social events organised by our Social Committee
• Optional private medical insurance after 1 year
• Long service awards every 5 years
• Employee of the Quarter programme
• Free tea, coffee, snacks, kitchen facilities, and breakout spaces
• Beer Fridge Fridays
• Referral programme
• Pirkx benefits from day one
• Auto-enrolment pension (3% employer contribution after 3 months)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all pricing, cost control, and commercial elements of projects, ensuring profitability and budget alignment
• Manage and negotiate supplier and subcontractor contracts, frameworks, and material costs
• Oversee accurate contract preparation and smooth handover to project delivery teams
• Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and partners, communicating technical detail clearly
• Lead tender and framework submissions and attend client and supplier meetings as required

Requirements:

• Strong background in construction, ideally within commercial fit-out
• Proven experience in pricing, scoping, and cost management
• Confident people manager with experience overseeing supplier frameworks
• Excellent commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Clear, confident communicator with clients and internal teams
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable using commercial systems such as Synergist or similar
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams)
• Project or Construction Management qualification (desirable)
• CSCS Card (desirable)
• Health & Safety qualifications (desirable)