Senior Pre-Construction Lead — Commercial Fit-Outs

Cityscape Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable construction firm is seeking a Pre-construction Manager in London to lead pre-construction activities for commercial fit-out projects. This role involves managing client communications, coordinating with design teams, and producing key deliverables. Candidates should possess over 8 years of relevant experience, strong skills in cost planning, procurement, and stakeholder management. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, promoting a people-first culture with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual performance bonus

Hybrid working model

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 8+ years of proven experience in pre-construction, estimating, or planning within commercial fit-out or refurbishment.
• Strong commercial understanding of cost planning, procurement, and value engineering.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage all pre-construction activities from initial client brief to contract handover.
• Lead the pre-construction and tender process for major fit-out and refurbishment schemes.
• Oversee procurement strategy and subcontractor engagement.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cost planning

Value engineering

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Professional qualifications such as RICS, CIOB or NEBOSH

Job description

A reputable construction firm is seeking a Pre-construction Manager in London to lead pre-construction activities for commercial fit-out projects. This role involves managing client communications, coordinating with design teams, and producing key deliverables. Candidates should possess over 8 years of relevant experience, strong skills in cost planning, procurement, and stakeholder management. The position offers a hybrid working model, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits, promoting a people-first culture with opportunities for career progression.