Pre Contracts Manager
A leading commercial office fit‑out contractor is looking to appoint a Pre‑Construction professional who is ambitious, technically strong and keen to broaden their exposure beyond traditional building services contracting. They are open for a M&E‑biased Estimator / commercial fit out Preconstruction Manager.
This opportunity is ideal for an intelligent M&E Estimator who wants to move into a full design & build fit‑out environment, with clear long‑term progression toward senior pre‑construction leadership .
The Role
You will join the pre‑construction team and play a key role in tendering and early project stages, with particular ownership from an M&E and technical services perspective, while being fully exposed to the wider fit‑out scope.
Responsibilities include:
Preparing and supporting commercial fit‑out tenders
Working closely with design, commercial and leadership teams to develop fully coordinated D&B solutions
Reviewing M&E designs for buildability, compliance, value engineering and cost certainty
Engaging with M&E subcontractors and suppliers to secure accurate and competitive pricing
Supporting cost plans, tender submissions and pre‑construction documentation
Contributing to client meetings, tender interviews and pitches
Supporting risk reviews, adjudications and handovers to delivery teams
Developing strong knowledge of fit‑out contracts, procurement routes and programme constraints
About You
Background as an M&E Estimator / Pre‑Construction Engineer / Commercial M&E professional
Experience gained within building services, M&E or technically led contracting environments
Bright, switched‑on and commercially aware, with strong communication skills
Comfortable in client‑facing environments and confident contributing to presentations and bids
Ambitious, eager to learn and keen to progress into senior pre‑construction / technical roles
Looking for long‑term career development rather than a purely transactional estimating role
What's On Offer
Salary up to £95,000 for the right individual
Clear progression pathway toward Pre‑Construction Manager
Exposure to high‑quality, design‑led commercial fit‑out schemes
Mentoring and development from an established senior team
Opportunity to move away from traditional M&E silos into a broader D&B leadership role
Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer