Strategic Preconstruction Leader — Global Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Paid holiday leave

Travel opportunities across global off

Travel opportunities across our global

Job summary

Unispace is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager in Greater London to shape projects before they reach site. You will act as the project integrator, aligning ambition with buildability and ensuring projects are set up for success from day one.

Responsibilities span shaping feasibility, budgets, and risk; reviewing designs for buildability; developing cost plans; leading tendering and procurement; outlining programmes; and advising on contracts to manage commercial risk and client outcomes.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' experience in pre-construction, estimating, or commercial roles.
• Established background within a Design & Build environments.
• Strong understanding of design processes, procurement, and construction sequencing.
• Commercially minded with the confidence to influence design and client decisions.
• Comfortable presenting to clients and senior stakeholders.
• Proficient in MS Project and construction management systems (Vista or similar).
• Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or similar (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Shaping early feasibility, budgets, programmes, and risk strategies.
• Reviewing designs to identify buildability issues and value-engineering opportunities.
• Developing and managing concept and detailed cost plans, protecting GP and commercial outcomes.
• Leading subcontractor tendering, procurement strategies, and supply chain engagement.
• Preparing outline programmes covering design, procurement, and approvals.
• Reviewing contracts (JCT, NEC, bespoke) and advising on commercial and delivery risk.
• Supporting confident, professional client presentations covering design, cost, and programme

Skills

Pre-construction experience

Design & Build experience

Procurement understanding

Client presentations

Contract review influence

Education

Degree in Construction Management or Quantity Surveying

Tools

MS Project

Vista or similar CM systems

Job description

Unispace is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager in Greater London to shape projects before they reach site. You will act as the project integrator, aligning ambition with buildability and ensuring projects are set up for success from day one.

Responsibilities span shaping feasibility, budgets, and risk; reviewing designs for buildability; developing cost plans; leading tendering and procurement; outlining programmes; and advising on contracts to manage commercial risk and client outcomes.