Job Description

The employer is an award-winning global firm with more than four decades of expertise in workplace and laboratory interior design, construction services, and building repositioning. The business is committed to delivering environments where people thrive, with sustainability, diversity, and governance embedded across operations. Its approach goes beyond aesthetics, integrating workplace planning, MEP engineering, furniture solutions, and change management to create collaborative, adaptable, and future-ready spaces.
ABOUT THE ROLE
A leading design and build specialist is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join its team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping workplace and life-science fit-out projects from conception to delivery. The position involves close collaboration with designers, workplace strategists, MEP engineers, and external stakeholders to define and manage project scopes, budgets, programming, and compliance. This is a key opportunity to drive value and ensure buildability across innovative, people-focused work environments.
REQUIREMENTS
Proven experience as a Pre-Construction Manager in commercial fit-out or workplace/laboratory interiors, ideally within design-build environments
Strong knowledge of cost planning, risk management, health & safety, building services (MEP), and compliance across the pre-construction lifecycle
Excellent collaborative skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with design, engineering, procurement, and stakeholder teams
Capability to manage multiple projects concurrently while maintaining clarity on scope, budget, timing, and quality deliverables
Commitment to ESG principles and sustainable construction practices
Professional qualifications such as MRICS, APM, or equivalent are advantageous but not essential with a strong track record and commercial awareness
REWARDS AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary reflecting the seniority of the role
Comprehensive benefits package, potentially including healthcare, pension, and performance-related bonuses
Opportunities for professional development supported by access to workplace design, ESG, and construction best-practice initiatives
Global and interdisciplinary project exposure across sectors such as workplace, education, life sciences, and landlord services
The chance to contribute to projects that enrich human experience and well-being in workplaces worldwide

Skills Required