Pre-Contracts Manager

Hunter Dunning Limited; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading workplace design and build firm in Central London as a Pre-Contracts Manager. This exciting role involves working on high-end projects and collaborating with a creative team. You'll be responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing project delivery, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. With a competitive salary of up to £100,000 plus commission, this position offers excellent progression opportunities and a vibrant work environment. If you're passionate about construction management and looking for a dynamic role, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Christmas shutdown

Social events throughout the year

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in construction management or similar.
• Proven experience working on design and build projects.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients and manage site teams.
• Ensure high-quality project delivery on time and within budget.
• Manage tenders, budgets, and compliance with Health & Safety.

Skills

Construction Management

Client-facing Skills

Contract Negotiation

Project Management

Education

Degree in Construction Management

Tools

Ms Office

Ms Project

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Revit

Job description

Pre-Contracts Manager Job in Farringdon, London

Pre-Contracts Manager job available with a leading workplace design and build firm in Central London. Working on high-end and creative projects across the city, the role is suited to someone with experience in the sector and looking to be part of a collaborative team with lots of client-facing opportunities. Offering up to 100,000 plus commission!

Our client is a highly regarded workplace design and build firm, working with clients across a range of sectors including technology, finance, social media, and more. Typically working on 5-6 projects a year, valued at multiple millions. They are looking for an experienced pre-contracts manager to join their team, supporting with project feasibility studies, contracts negotiations, pitching, presenting, and supporting with internal process management. It's the chance to be part of a creative and outgoing team, working on a portfolio of unique and often award-winning projects.

Role & Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with clients, landlords, and project teams; lead subcontractor/client meetings and manage site and delivery teams across multiple live projects
• Ensure snag-free, high-quality project delivery on time and within budget; oversee all build stages and maintain excellent site standards
• Site visits to monitor build quality and compliance with British Standards, codes, and best practices
• Deliver all pre-construction activities including surveys, design coordination, cost planning, tenders, H&S planning, landlord submissions, and full contract packs
• Maintain exemplary site setups and ensure full compliance with statutory Health & Safety requirements
• Manage tenders, trade procurement, budgets, valuations, cash flow, cost reporting, variation orders, and final accounts to improve gross profit
• Create pre-contract, construction, micro, and finishes programmes; maintain clear reporting on timelines and deliverables
• Understand JCT/contract terms; manage handovers, issue PC certificates, coordinate O&M manuals, and resolve post-completion defects.

Required Skills & Experience

• Degree qualified in construction management, or similar
• Proven experience working on design and build projects
• Ms Office and Ms Project, AutoCAD, Bluebeam and Revit are desirable
• Client-facing and pitch presentation experience.

What you get back

• Salary of 80,000 - 100,000
• Commission scheme of 1%
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
• Social events throughout the year
• Progression opportunities as the team expands.

Apply

If you meet the criteria above, send us your CV and portfolio. We receive a large number of applications so if you do not hear back within 7 days consider your application unsuccessful this time. We will keep a copy of your details on file for future vacancies.

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Referral

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