Preconstruction Manager – D&B Fit Out

Our is a multidisciplinary design & build fit out company that aims to deliver inspiring, functional environments while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. The company approaches each project with high standards, striving to minimise waste and reduce carbon footprint in its designs and construction. Their portfolio suggests they work across different scales and typologies, blending creative ambition with pragmatic execution to bring ideas to life. Due to a consistency in work winning opportunities, the company is looking to add another Preconstruction Manager to the team.

The role will drive tender preparation, bid management, design coordination, and early-stage cost and risk planning, ensuring all bids are competitive, technically robust, and strategically aligned. Key responsibilities include:

Lead the pre-construction phase from tender invitation through to contract award.
Manage and mentor the pre-construction team (estimators, designers, bid coordinators).
Analyse tender documents, identify risks and opportunities, and provide technical and cost input.
Develop tender programmes and ensure compliance with timescales, resources and contractual requirements.
Oversee design coordination from concept through detailed design, ensuring constructability, sustainability, and compliance.
Prepare detailed pre-construction reports, cost estimates, value-engineering options, and risk assessments.
Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, design consultants, supply chain and internal stakeholders.
Ensure all tender submissions are high-quality and complete.
Monitor the pipeline of opportunities, workload, resource allocation and bid strategy.Skills & Experience Essential
HNC/HND or degree in Construction, Civil Engineering, Architecture or related discipline.
Minimum 5–10 years’ experience in pre-construction, tendering, estimating or a similar role within the commercial refurbishment and fit out space.
Track record of preparing and winning bids/tenders.
Strong cost estimating, value-engineering, and programme scheduling skills (Microsoft Project, Primavera P6, ASTA or similar).
Understanding of NEC/JCT contracts and procurement routes.
Familiarity with design management and BIM.
Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
Commercial awareness and the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.Desirable
Professional membership (e.g. CIOB, RICS, CIAT).
Proven track record of converting pitches into live projects.
Knowledge of sustainable construction methods and CDM regulations.
Experience with bid-management software.If you are a Preconstruction Manager with a proven track record in pitching and converting work winning opportunities into live jobs on site within the commercial refurb & fit out space then we want to hear from you. This is an evolving company where you can develop and grow as the the company grows. Please forward your CV to (url removed)