Job Description

Role Summary

Responsible for managing the full quoting process and pre-construction coordination for CAT B fit-out projects. This role will operate as the link between clients, the AET Technical Team, and AET Projects Team, ensuring accurate quotations, aligned expectations, and project handovers.
The Pre-Construction Manager plays a key role in early-stage client engagement, coordinating technical input, managing client communications, handling post-order design validations, and facilitating the transition into project delivery.

Role & Responsibilities

Quoting & Technical Coordination

Develop and manage quotations for CAT B projects, ensuring accuracy and timely responses. Coordinate with the technical team to gather and integrate required technical data during the quoting phase. Lead the process of revisions, value engineering, and technical clarifications prior to order.

Client Communication & Expectation Management

Act as the main point of contact for pre-order discussions with clients. Manage and align client expectations around scope, cost, timeline, and design constraints. Communicate changes, options, and technical risks clearly and proactively.

Handover & Transition

Prepare detailed handover documentation and briefings for the Projects team at point of order. Ensure all relevant technical information and client decisions are clearly documented and transferred. Support a seamless handover into the Projects Team.

Post-Order Support

Manage post-order design queries and validations, liaising between the client, technical, and project teams. Ensure final technical signoffs are achieved promptly and in line with project requirements. Provide continuity and context during early project stages.

Experience

3-5 years' experience in pre-construction, estimating, or technical coordination within CAT B commercial interiors or construction. Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical details for client understanding. Organised and capable of managing multiple concurrent quotations and client conversations. Collaborative approach, working effectively across sales, technical, and project delivery teams. Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with CRM's (HubSpot or similar) for communications management and quoting.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 50,000.00-55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Flexitime Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in East Grinstead RH19 1HA

Reference ID: AET Pre-Construction Manager