Senior Pre-construction Manager

ABOUT THE COMPANY

A forward-thinking workplace design and fit-out business is seeking a Senior Pre-Construction Manager to join their UK team. The organisation is known for delivering high-quality design & build and workplace transformation projects across the UK and Europe, combining innovation with sustainability and long-term partnerships. The business prides itself on its collaborative culture, client-centric approach, and commitment to creating spaces that enhance how people work and connect.

ABOUT

THE ROLE

The Senior Pre-Construction Manager will lead the pre-construction phase for substantial commercial workplace and fit-out projects, ensuring strategic and operational alignment.

Responsibilities include:

* Overseeing all pre-construction activities from feasibility, cost planning, tendering and design development.

* Developing comprehensive cost models, programmes and procurement routes while ensuring alignment to client briefs and internal commercial targets.

* Conducting risk and value engineering reviews, optimising buildability, and challenging design-team outputs.

* Managing designer and consultant engagements, ensuring design deliverables meet quality, sustainability and delivery requirements.

* Working cross-functionally with business development, estimating, procurement and delivery teams to ensure readiness for the construction phase.

* Acting as a senior point of contact for clients and key stakeholders; mentoring junior team members and driving continuous improvement in processes.

REQUIREMENTS

* Proven experience in a senior pre-construction or commercial management role within commercial fit-out, workplace interiors, or design-and-build sectors.

* Strong experience in cost planning, tender strategy, design management and transition from pre-construction to delivery.

* Commercially astute, with the ability to develop budgets, programmes and procurement strategies while managing risk and value engineering.

* Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, able to engage with clients, designers, contractors and senior internal teams.

* Self-motivated, organised and capable of leading complex pre-construction phases across multiple projects.

* Degree in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, Architecture or equivalent experience. Membership of a professional body (e.g., RICS, CIOB) is desirable.

* Willingness to travel to project sites and attend regional meetings; UK-wide coverage may be required.

REWARDS AND BENEFITS

* Salary range: £80,000 – £110,000 plus a comprehensive package.

* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

* The package also includes company mobile and laptop, travel allowance, and other role-specific benefits.

* Private healthcare and other wellbeing initiatives to support a healthy work-life balance.

* Professional development aligned with a company that values innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

* Opportunity to lead high-profile, transformative workplace projects offering visibility and career growth