Pre-construction Manager

Pre-Construction Manager

Job Role Responsibilities

The Interiors Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for leading and managing all pre-construction activities associated with interior fit-out, refurbishment and workplace projects from initial enquiry through to project handover to the delivery team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading the pre-construction process to ensure projects are effectively planned, costed, programmed and resourced.
• Managing tender submissions, proposals and client presentations.
• Coordinating design development activities and ensuring client requirements are translated into deliverable solutions.
• Managing project budgets during the pre-construction phase, including cost planning, value engineering and risk assessment.
• Reviewing project opportunities, identifying key risks and developing mitigation strategies.
• Preparing and overseeing pre-construction programmes and procurement strategies.
• Supporting contract negotiations and ensuring commercial and technical requirements are understood prior to project commencement.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and company procedures, including CDM requirements.
• Facilitating effective communication and collaboration between sales, design, commercial, operational and delivery teams.
• Leading pre-start activities and ensuring a smooth transition from pre-construction to project delivery.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants and key supply chain partners to support successful project outcomes and future business opportunities.

Job Requirements

Experience

• Proven experience in a pre-construction, estimating, commercial or project management role within the construction, fit-out or interiors sector.
• Experience of managing multiple projects and tender opportunities simultaneously.
• Experience of coordinating multidisciplinary teams including design, commercial, operational and specialist subcontractors.
• Experience of client-facing presentations, meetings and stakeholder management.
• Experience of developing project programmes, procurement strategies and project budgets.

Knowledge & Skills

• Good understanding of construction methodologies, interior fit-out processes and project delivery.
• Knowledge of construction contracts and procurement routes.
• Understanding of CDM Regulations and wider construction health and safety requirements.
• Ability to review technical information including drawings, specifications and design proposals.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify risks and opportunities.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Personal Attributes

Commercially minded with a proactive and solution-focused approach.

• Strong leadership and team-working abilities.
• Highly organised and detail-oriented.
• Able to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Professional, confident and capable of building strong client relationships.
• Committed to delivering high-quality outcomes and continuous improvement.

What we offer

• Hybrid Working (3 days in/2 days out) after successful probation period which is 3 months
• Competitive starting salary plus performance related bonus.
• Culture - Social events, Supportive, Fun, Hard working.
• Perks - Incentives (holidays, vouchers, lunches, spot prizes).
• Top of the range technology in office and for home working (laptops, screens, latest iPhone, etc)
• Subsidised health care/medical benefits
• Annual Leave - 25 days plus B. H's + optional 2 weeks unpaid. *Increases with time spent
• Progression Plan - training & mentor programme.

Reports to:

Head of Interiors

Bechtle is one of Europe's leading suppliers of IT hardware, software and services. Established in 1983, we utilise our European coverage to provide a common platform for procurement across 14 European countries. We provide comprehensive IT solutions ranging from consultation, procurement and delivery of hardware and software, project planning and implementation, system integration, maintenance, training and even the complete on-site operation of IT systems.

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