Pre Construction Manager

Pre-Construction Manager Salary: Up to £70,000 + Package Sector: Commercial Fit-Out / Design & Build We are recruiting for an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join a successful and growing design & build contractor. This is a key role taking projects from initial client brief through tender, pre-construction and into delivery. You will work closely with clients, subcontractors and the construction team to ensure projects are commercially sound, accurately costed and ready for a smooth handover to site. The Role Key responsibilities will include: * Preparing subcontractor tender packages and managing tender returns * Analysing and negotiating subcontractor quotations * Producing cost plans, estimates and project specifications * Reviewing client briefs and identifying project requirements * Coordinating subcontractors for site surveys and tender preparation * Value engineering designs to achieve the best commercial solution * Supporting client pitches, presentations and pre-contract negotiations * Preparing and managing pre-construction programmes * Coordinating Planning, Building Control and Licence to Alter submissions * Ensuring drawings and specifications comply with Building Regulations and CDM requirements * Negotiating and placing subcontractor packages * Managing variations and supporting final account negotiations * Handing projects over effectively to the construction delivery team About You We are looking for someone with: * Strong pre-construction and commercial experience * Experience within commercial fit-out, office fit-out or Design & Build * Good cost planning, estimating and value engineering knowledge * Experience managing subcontractor tender packages * Good understanding of JCT contracts * Strong negotiation and communication skills * Competency with Excel, Word and Microsoft Project * Ideally 5+ years' experience within the construction industry This would suit an experienced Pre-Construction Manager, Commercial Manager, Senior Estimator or Quantity Surveyor with a strong pre-contract background looking to take ownership of projects from initial enquiry through to construction