About the Company

They are a dynamic, design-led interior design & build specialist with a people-centred ethos. Operating across commercial, office, hospitality and creative workspace sectors, they bring together design, technical and delivery skills in a collaborative, transparent way. Their approach places emphasis on creativity, technical excellence and building meaningful client relationships.

About the Role

As Pre-Construction Manager, you will take ownership of the early phases of projects, driving cost planning, tendering, and design coordination. Your duties will include:

• Leading site surveys, feasibility / due diligence work, and risk assessments

• Developing detailed cost estimates, elemental cost plans and budgets

• Preparing tender packages and assessing subcontractor bids

• Overseeing design reviews, value engineering and constructability analysis

• Liaising with clients, architects, engineers and consultants on technical matters

• Managing pre-construction change control, budget forecasts and procurement strategy

• Ensuring alignment between design, buildability and end-use functionality

• Supporting bids, proposals and client presentations

You will act as a bridge between the design and delivery teams, ensuring technical robustness and commercial viability before works begin.

Requirements

• Proven experience (3+ years) in pre-construction or estimating roles, ideally within fit-out, interiors or refurbishment sectors

• Strong technical understanding of finishes, joinery, M&E, structure, services and interiors systems

• Experience producing cost estimates, bills of quantities, elemental cost plans or equivalent

• Competence in assessing subcontractor proposals, procurement strategy and package coordination

• Ability to interpret architectural, structural, mechanical & electrical drawings

• Commercial awareness, numerical & risk assessment skills

• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management

• Self-starter with strong organisation, decision making and problem solving

• Degree or technical qualification (Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, Engineering) preferred

Rewards & Benefits

• Option to work a 4-day week (offering greater flexibility)

• Flexible working arrangements across office / site / remote

• Travel allowance to support site visits and commuting

• Competitive salary within specified range

• Professional development, training and growth opportunities

• Exposure to design-driven, high quality interior projects

• Collaborative, supportive team culture and strong design ethos