Senior Pre-construction Manager
About the Company
Our client is a leading UK-based office interior design and fit-out consultancy, with over 30 years of experience delivering thoughtful, productivity-enhancing workspaces across the UK. With offices in Reading, London, Birmingham, and Manchester, they combine workplace consultancy, office design, and project management in a way that consistently elevates staff wellbeing and corporate culture.
About the Role
They are seeking an accomplished Senior Pre-construction Manager to lead the early-stage delivery of high-performance commercial interiors projects. This pivotal role will account for:
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Providing strategic pre-construction leadership—from feasibility and concept design through to tender readiness.
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Coordinating with internal design teams, commercial leads, and external authorities to define accurate cost, programme, and risk parameters.
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Establishing cost plans, enabling value engineering while safeguarding design quality and client outcomes.
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Overseeing procurement strategies, tender processes, and subcontractor evaluation.
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Leading design risk reviews, CDM engagement, and pre-construction project controls.
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Ensuring documentation and processes are compliant and integrated into project governance.
Rewards and Benefits
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Steer high-visibility office design and fit-out projects across the UK.
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Join a consultancy with a strong reputation for delivering design-led workplaces that enhance performance and wellbeing.
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Collaborate with a multi-office team in Reading, London, Birmingham, and Manchester—offering exposure to diverse project typologies and regional delivery contexts.
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Be part of a workplace culture that values thoughtful, results-driven design and exceptional service.
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Competitive market-based compensation, aligned with senior pre-construction leadership responsibilities.
Requirements
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Extensive experience in pre-construction or estimating roles within commercial interior design, refurbishment, or fit-out sectors.
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Skilled in developing cost plans, tender documents, procurement schedules, and commercial risk assessments.
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Strong client and stakeholder management abilities, with an aptitude for representing pre-construction delivery with credibility.
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Well-versed in design-quality control, CDM pre-construction duties, and design risk analysis.
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Effective communicator, adept at coordinating between design, commercial, and delivery teams.
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Experience within UK fit-out markets is essential; multi-regional or multi-office exposure is highly desirable