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