Senior Pre-construction Manager

Cityscape; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading workplace design and fit-out specialist seeks a Senior Pre-construction Manager in London. You will lead multiple high-end fit-out projects, ensuring accuracy in cost planning and managing coordinations between teams. The role demands strong commercial acumen and stakeholder management skills.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Paid training and development

Cycle to work scheme

Life insurance (4x salary)

Gym discounts and on-site fitness classes

Employee assistance programme with BUPA

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar pre-construction role.
• Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills.
• Comfortable working to tight deadlines across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Leading the costing and development of accurate Cost Sum Analyses.
• Overseeing tender processes and supplier negotiations.
• Developing pre-construction and procurement programmes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Organizational skills

Commercial acumen

Education

Degree or Higher Education qualification in Construction Management

Degree or Higher Education qualification in Quantity Surveying

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About The Company

Our client is a leading workplace design and fit-out specialist, delivering innovative, high-performance office environments across the UK. With a strong presence in Central London and regional offices throughout the South, Midlands, and North, they offer end-to-end workplace consultancy services—from strategic planning and design through to full project delivery.

They are renowned for their creativity, sustainability, and attention to detail, working with a wide range of high-profile clients to produce bespoke commercial interiors that reflect the culture and vision of each organisation.

About The Role

We are seeking a dynamic Senior Pre-construction Manager to lead and manage the pre-construction phase across multiple high-end fit-out projects. This is a critical leadership position responsible for managing a team, ensuring accuracy in cost planning, programme development, design coordination, risk management, and contract negotiation.

You’ll work closely with commercial, design, and delivery teams to ensure the smooth transition from concept to contract. The successful candidate will be an expert in fast-track design & build environments, able to make swift, informed decisions and serve as the key point of contact for pre-construction matters with clients and their consultants.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Leading the costing and development of accurate, competitive Cost Sum Analyses (CSAs)

Overseeing tender processes, supplier negotiations, and procurement strategy

Reviewing and formulating JCT contracts, LOIs, PCSAs, and performance guarantees

Managing coordination across design, MEP, and supply chain teams

Engaging with statutory authorities, landlords, and building control consultants

Developing pre-construction and procurement programmes, and risk schedules

Preparing bid documentation and supporting the pitch process

Rewards & Benefits

Competitive salary between £90,000 and £125,000 (DOE)

23 days holiday plus Christmas shutdown, rising annually to a maximum of 28

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Paid training and development

Cycle to work scheme

Two paid volunteering days per year

Weekly team drinks, regular socials, and staff meals

Onsite barista-style coffee, fresh fruit, and monthly birthday treats

Life insurance (4x salary)

Gym discounts and on-site fitness classes

24/7 employee assistance programme with BUPA

Contribution towards eye tests and glasses

Requirements

Experience & Skills:

Proven experience in a similar pre-construction role within the commercial fit-out or D&B sector

Strong commercial acumen and contract negotiation skills

Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and organisational skills

Comfortable working to tight deadlines across multiple projects

Proficient in analysing tender returns, managing MEP coordination, and driving value engineering

Qualifications:

Degree or Higher Education qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or a related field

Alternatively, a trade background with substantial costing and pre-construction experience

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Construction

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