Junior Pre-Construction Manager - London

Junior Pre-Construction Manager Location: London Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + package Sector: Design & Build Commercial Office Fit-Out The Opportunity A well-established design & build commercial fit-out contractor is looking to appoint a Junior Pre-Construction professional to support the delivery of high-quality workplace and office fit-out projects across London and the South East. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1–3 years’ experience in pre-construction, estimating, bid coordination, design coordination or project support within the commercial interiors / office fit-out sector, looking to step into a more client-facing and commercially involved role. Working closely with senior pre-construction and delivery teams, you’ll play a key role in helping secure and shape projects from initial enquiry through to handover to operations. The Role You will support the wider pre-construction team across all early-stage project activity, helping coordinate tender submissions, pricing exercises, technical reviews and design development. Key Responsibilities Pre-Construction Support Assist in managing projects through the pre-construction lifecycle Support tender and bid submission processes Coordinate documentation for competitive tenders and negotiated opportunities Help review employer requirements, specifications and technical documentationEstimating & Commercial Input Assist with take-offs and cost planning exercises Support pricing submissions and subcontractor comparisons Liaise with supply chain partners for quotations Help build accurate cost plans and tender returnsDesign Coordination Work alongside design managers and technical teams during concept and design development Review drawings and identify design / buildability considerations Support value engineering exercises Help coordinate design information internally and externallyClient & Consultant Coordination Attend internal and external meetings Support communication with architects, consultants and end clients Assist with preparing presentation material and project proposalsProject Handover Support smooth transition from pre-construction to delivery teams Ensure key commercial and technical information is captured accurately Candidate Requirements Essential 1–3 years’ experience within: Pre-construction Estimating Bid coordination Commercial support Design coordination Experience within: Commercial office fit-out Design & build interiors Workplace refurbishment CAT A / CAT B fit-out Strong commercial awareness Excellent organisational skills Strong communication skills Confident working across multiple stakeholdersDesirable Construction-related degree or equivalent Exposure to fast-track fit-out projects Understanding of technical drawings Knowledge of workplace design / interiors sector