Senior Pre-Construction Manager (German speaking)

AUSTIN MATLEY; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Austin Matley Ltd. seeks a German-speaking Senior Pre-Construction Manager to lead pre-construction activities for high‑value European projects in the UK.

This senior role involves shaping strategy, coordinating tender submissions, and collaborating with international clients and senior leadership. The successful candidate will bring strong pre-construction experience in commercial fit-out or design & build, fluency in German and English, and a track record of managing complex tenders and

Qualifications

• Strong pre-construction experience within commercial fit-out, workplace interiors or design & build.
• Fluent German and English - essential.
• Proven experience managing complex tenders and commercial projects.
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Experience working on European projects, ideally within the DACH region.

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities from initial engagement through to project mobilisation.
• Manage bid strategies, tender submissions, project planning and commercial risk.
• Oversee construction methodologies, procurement and value engineering.
• Collaborate with design, commercial and project delivery teams.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders across European markets.

Skills

Pre-construction exp

German fluency

Tender management

Technical knowledge

European project exp

Job description

Employment: Permanent | Full-Time

Sector: Commercial Fit-Out | Design & Build

We are exclusively representing an international business within the commercial fit-out and workplace interiors sector, seeking a German-speaking Senior Pre-Construction Manager to support its continued European growth.

This is a senior appointment offering the opportunity to lead complex commercial projects, influence pre-construction strategy and work closely with international clients and senior leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead pre-construction activities from initial engagement through to project mobilisation.
• Manage bid strategies, tender submissions, project planning and commercial risk.
• Oversee construction methodologies, procurement and value engineering.
• Collaborate with design, commercial and project delivery teams.
• Build relationships with clients and stakeholders across European markets.

About You

• Strong pre-construction experience within commercial fit-out, workplace interiors or design & build.
• Fluent German and English - essential.
• Proven experience managing complex tenders and commercial projects.
• Strong technical knowledge and commercial awareness.
• Experience working on European projects, ideally within the DACH region.

This is a confidential appointment. Further details will be shared with shortlisted candidates.