Preconstruction Manager

Eden Brown; Guildford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace consultancy seeks a Preconstruction Manager for its Guildford studio. This strategic role involves leading all preconstruction activities for large-scale interiors and fit-out projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in pre-construction, excellent cost planning skills, and the ability to collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams. The role starts in January/February.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a pre-construction or estimating role, ideally in commercial interiors.
• Strong cost planning and tendering experience.
• Excellent analytical and commercial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction activities including tendering and cost planning.
• Collaborate with design and delivery teams on project scope and budget.
• Present preconstruction proposals to clients and leadership.

Skills

Cost planning

Tendering

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

About Us

We are a national workplace design & build consultancy based in London and regionally, delivering high-spec design, fit-out and refurbishment services with sustainability, innovation and workplace strategy at the core.

Role

We are looking to appoint a Preconstruction Manager based in our Guildford studio, with an anticipated start date in January/February. This is a strategic hire for someone who will lead all preconstruction activities for large-scale interiors/fit-out projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preconstruction phase activities including tendering, cost planning, programming, value engineering, risk identification and reporting.
• Collaborate closely with design, commercial and delivery teams to define project scope, budget, procurement strategy and programme for upcoming projects.
• Present preconstruction proposals, strategies and reports to clients and senior leadership.
• Manage subcontractor/consultant engagement, procurement strategy and subcontract package definition.
• Ensure preconstruction deliverables are aligned with client brief, internal KPIs and project execution phases.
• Monitor market conditions, supply chain trends, cost forecasts and ensure the business is positioned for profitable delivery.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in a pre-construction or estimating role, ideally within commercial interiors or workplace delivery.
• Strong cost planning, tendering experience and commercial acumen.
• Excellent analytical, commercial and reporting skills.
• Effective leadership and communication skills, able to influence at senior levels.
• Ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams and align preconstruction outputs with design/delivery goals.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer