Pre-Construction Manager

MCS Group are working with a high-end fit out contractor delivering prestigious projects across the UK and Ireland, to recruit a Pre-Construction Manager for their Lisburn office. This is a pivotal role within a growing business, offering real ownership over how projects are shaped, priced and secured. You'll sit at the centre of the commercial and delivery functions, influencing bid strategy and setting the tone for project success long before site start.

As Pre-Construction Manager, you will take responsibility for the pre-construction phase of luxury hotel fit out projects, from early client engagement through to contract award and handover to delivery teams. Leading the estimating function, you'll drive tender strategy, programme development and commercial decision-making, while acting as a key point of contact for clients.

You will play a key role in shaping how projects are approached, priced and secured, working closely with the wider commercial and delivery teams to ensure bids are well-planned, competitive and aligned with the company's standards for quality and execution.

• Lead the pre-construction and estimating function, ensuring accurate, competitive tenders for luxury projects
• Drive bid strategy, integrating cost, programme, risk, and resource planning to optimise commercial outcomes
• Build and manage relationships with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners to influence scope and secure work
• Collaborate with delivery and commercial teams to ensure smooth project handover and continuous improvement of pre-construction processes

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including flexible working
• Exposure to high‑end, design‑led projects across the UK and Ireland
• Collaborative team culture within a growing team

• Proven experience in pre‑construction, estimating or commercial management
• Strong background in luxury high‑end fit out projects
• Confident leading client discussions and securing projects through the tender process
• Commercially astute, proactive, and able to manage multiple tenders simultaneously

MCS Group is committed to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion for all, being the first recruitment agency in NI to achieve Bronze Diversity Mark accreditation. If you have a disability which means you require a reasonable adjustment to be considered at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us and we will endeavour to facilitate the request.