Pre-Contracts Manager - Office Interiors

Arlington Consultants Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Substantial salary and bonus

Job summary

Arlington Consultants Ltd is seeking a Pre-Contracts Manager in central London. The role involves managing procurement, coordinating bids and ensuring adherence to health and safety standards.

Ideal candidates should possess significant experience in commercial office design and fit-out, showcasing excellent negotiation skills and an eye for detail. An attractive salary and commission package is offered for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in commercial office design and fit out.
• Ability to interpret client briefs and manage costs.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Overall management of procurement and estimating packages.
• Coordinate pre-contract bid and client presentations.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Cost management

Presentation skills

Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations

Job description

Pre-Contracts Manager - Office Interiors

Pre-Contracts Manager – Design and Fit Out

Commercial Interiors

Substantial salary and bonus

Based central London

We are a leader in the design, build and furnishing of commercial interiors, project managing the whole process from building identification to occupation. We are now seeking to appoint an outstanding Pre Contracts Manager to play a key role in driving the business forward.

The Role – Key Elements:

Working as part of a small dynamic team including a Project Director and Designer you will be responsible for:

• Overall management of all relevant procurement and estimating packages
• Pre-Contract bid coordination and pitching
• Ensuring interpretation of client brief and budget in line with final pitch presentation
• Key part of the closing presentations and negotiation team
• Management of costs, terms and budgets to client agreement
• Accurate hand-over of all construction documentation to the Project Manager

In Addition:

• Assessing and interpreting client brief for works cost planning
• Co-ordination of design, sales and sub-contractors to ensure design and costs are certified ready for input into bid documentation
• Formulation of technical specifications
• Estimating projects using spreadsheet system
• Putting together documentation for presentations to prospective clients
• Formatting and managing pre-contract programme relating to bid and agreeing works duration with contracts team
• Presenting pre-contract cost documents to prospective clients
• Ensuring the highest standards of Health & Safety, including adherence of all CDM requirements
• Accurate briefing to Contract Manager of pre-contract documentation: relevant drawings, spreadsheet, specifications, Health and Safety documentation and other supporting information
• Ensuring drawings are accurate and based on dimensional site surveys
• Ensuring compliance to Building Regulations, Planning Regulations and Building Control Legislations

Candidate

Must be familiar with and comfortable to deliver all the above having gained significant experience in the commercial office design and fit out sector. Credibility, energy, personality and drive are essential.

The rewards are highly attractive: a substantial basic salary and commission package is on offer for the right candidate.