Pre-Contracts Manager

SRS Recruitment Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a meticulous Pre-Contracts Manager to oversee high-impact office design projects. This role offers the opportunity to manage projects from initial client meetings through the pre-contract stage, ensuring strategic planning and cost-effectiveness. You will work closely with design teams and clients, coordinating detailed cost plans and budget guidance. Join a dynamic and creative team that values your expertise and attention to detail, and enjoy a competitive salary package with numerous benefits, including a commission structure and professional development opportunities. Elevate your career in a supportive environment where your contributions will make a significant impact.

Benefits

Electric Car Scheme

Pension

Group Income Protection

Group Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity

Mobile Phone

Laptop

25 Days Holiday (Increasing to 30 with Long Service)

3 Charity Days Off per Annum

Birthday Off

Further Training & Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years in quantity surveying or estimating roles, ideally in D&B or main contracting.
• Strong knowledge of electrical and mechanical installations.

Responsibilities

• Manage interior fit-out projects from client meetings to pre-contract stages.
• Prepare detailed cost plans and budgets for client review.

Skills

Quantity Surveying

Estimating

Negotiation

Attention to Detail

Commercial Awareness

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Relevant Degree in Quantity Surveying or Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

ASTA Powerproject

Job description

Vacancy No 5314

Vacancy Title: PRE-CONTRACTS MANAGER

Location: LONDON

PLEASE NOTE: CANDIDATE MUST BE BASED WITHIN A REASONABLE COMMUTE TO CENTRAL LONDON IDEALLY (45 MIN - 1 HOUR MAX) AND BE PREPARED TO TRAVEL FURTHER AFIELD WHEN REQUIRED.

Job Description

Are you a meticulous, results-driven PRE-CONTRACTS MANAGER with a proven track record in Commercial Office Design & Build? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, ensuring projects are strategically planned, cost-effective, and set up for seamless execution?

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping high-impact workplace solutions. With your sharp eye for detail, commercial acumen, and passion for precision, you'll be at the forefront of delivering projects that drive efficiency and maximize profitability.

If you're ready to elevate your career with a forward-thinking team, apply today!

The Company

We are very proud to be working exclusively with an industry leading, ultra-dynamic and highly respected Furniture, Workspace and Office Fit Out Solutions company who are seeking to recruit a talented PRE-CONTRACTS MANAGER to join their highly ambitious, creative and entrepreneurial team.

As a PRE-CONTRACTS MANAGER, the general purpose of the role is to manage our Interior fit out projects from an initial client meeting through the pre-contract stage. This will include working with design development, estimating, technical evaluation, assembling documentation for tenders, and contract agreement up to the point of handover to the Contracts Manager who will undertake the build process thereafter.

Key Accountabilities

1. Ownership of 'MES' (Margin Enhancement Strategy) - targeted at a minimum 5% of post win improvement on margin.
2. This is a client-facing role working on projects ranging from c. min £50k to £500k.
3. Co-ordination of design and sub-contractor pricing.
4. Preparation of detailed cost plans / budget guidance for client presentation and review.
5. Full commercial aspects of projects until the point of handover to the Contracts/Project Manager.

Professional Skills & Experience:

1. Minimum 3 years' experience in a quantity surveying / estimating / pre contracts role with a D&B/TRAD company (not a must) or a small to medium main contractor.
2. A good working knowledge of services installations, both electrical and mechanical.
3. A strong awareness of the balance of risk and profit is essential.
4. Good commercial understanding of the market and market values.
5. Experienced negotiator.
6. Excellent attention to detail.
7. Experienced user of Microsoft Excel, Outlook & a planning software package such as ASTA Power project.

Personal Attributes:

1. Team Player
2. Proactive and accountable attitude.
3. Self-motivated.
4. Results focused.
5. Well organised with good time management.
6. The role will be within a small friendly team, an ability to work well with others and multitask where necessary.
7. Confident.
8. Interpersonal skills - able to communicate effectively and clearly to clients and colleagues.
9. Ability to be able to work under pressure and react quickly in pressured circumstances.
10. Well presented.

SALARY & BENEFITS

HIGH BASIC SALARY (UP TO £90,000 D.O.E) + COMMISSION PACKAGE + ELECTRIC CAR SCHEME + PENSION + GROUP INCOME PROTECTION + GROUP LIFE ASSURANCE + EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME + ENHANCED MATERNITY & PATERNITY + MOBILE + LAPTOP + 25 DAYS HOLIDAY (INCREASING TO 30 WITH LONG SERVICE) + 3 CHARITY DAYS OFF PER ANNUM + BIRTHDAY OFF + FURTHER TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES