Senior Pre-Construction Manager

Eden Brown; Wimbledon; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Competitive salary

Career progression

London project exposure

Job summary

Eden Brown is recruiting a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead pre-construction for high-profile London office fit-out projects, from client engagement through to handover. You will coordinate with clients, consultants and internal teams to ensure schemes are commercially viable and technically robust.

The role requires senior-level tender experience, strong leadership, and a track record on CAT A/B schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial fit-out/refurbishment or design & build environments.
• Previous roles as Pre-Construction Manager or Senior Pre-Construction Manager or similar.
• Strong understanding of CAT A and CAT B fit-out projects.
• Excellent tender processes and client engagement skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities from enquiry through to contract award.
• Coordinate bid submissions, tender responses and client presentations.
• Collaborate with estimating, commercial, design and operations teams.
• Review project risks, opportunities and buildability considerations.
• Develop programme strategies and procurement plans.
• Coordinate input from specialist subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Drive value engineering initiatives and cost-saving opportunities.
• Attend client meetings and act as a key stakeholder throughout the bid process.
• Oversee multiple projects ranging from £1m to £25m+.

Skills

Commercial fit-out

Bid management

Client engagement

Leadership

Project planning

Job description

Company

We are working with a highly regarded commercial fit-out and refurbishment contractor delivering some of London's most innovative workplace projects. Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, they are seeking an experienced Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead projects from initial client engagement through to successful handover to delivery teams.

This is an opportunity to join a market-leading business renowned for delivering high-quality CAT A and CAT B office fit-out projects for blue-chip clients across London.

The Role

Working closely with clients, consultants, designers and internal delivery teams, you will take ownership of the entire pre-construction process, ensuring schemes are commercially viable, technically robust and positioned for successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities from enquiry through to contract award.
• Manage and coordinate bid submissions, tender responses and client presentations.
• Work closely with estimating, commercial, design and operations teams.
• Review project risks, opportunities and buildability considerations.
• Develop programme strategies and procurement plans.
• Coordinate input from specialist subcontractors and supply chain partners.
• Drive value engineering initiatives and cost-saving opportunities.
• Attend client meetings and act as a key stakeholder throughout the bid process.
• Oversee multiple projects simultaneously ranging from £1m to £25m+.
• Support business development efforts and help secure future opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience within commercial fit-out, refurbishment or design & build environments.
• Previous experience as a Pre-Construction Manager, Senior Pre-Construction Manager, Bid Manager, Design Manager or similar.
• Strong understanding of CAT A and CAT B fit-out projects.
• Excellent commercial awareness and understanding of tender processes.
• Ability to engage confidently with clients and consultants at senior level.
• Strong project planning, coordination and leadership skills.
• Experience working on projects ranging from £1m to £25m+.
• Stable career history within reputable contractors.

What's On Offer?

• Basic salary of £80,000 - £125,000.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid working flexibility.
• Genuine career progression opportunities.
• Exposure to some of London's most prestigious workplace projects.
• Opportunity to work for a market-leading and highly respected fit-out contractor.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy