Job Description

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.

Skills Required