Pre-Contract Manager Location: London Sector: Commercial Office Interiors / Design & Build Reporting to: Head of Pre-Contracts Salary: Up to £120,000 depending on experience The Opportunity A leading London-based commercial workplace design and build business is seeking an experienced Pre-Contract Manager to join its growing pre-contracts function. This is a confidential opportunity with an established and highly regarded organisation delivering fast-track commercial office fit-out and refurbishment projects for a diverse client base. The successful candidate will play a key role from initial opportunity through to project approval and handover, working closely with the sales, design, estimating and contracts teams to ensure projects are commercially viable, accurately priced and set up for successful delivery. The role would suit an experienced pre-contracts professional with a strong background in commercial office interiors, construction project management and estimating, combined with the confidence to engage with clients and senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Coordinate structured and documented project brief-taking from the initial opportunity stage. Develop and coordinate strategies designed to successfully secure new projects. Work closely with Sales and Project Directors throughout pitches, negotiations and pre-contract discussions. Ensure project programmes, pitch timetables and key pre-contract milestones are effectively managed. Assess commercial risk, project viability, programme requirements and budget considerations. Establish and manage pre- and post-tender timescales, ensuring these are clearly communicated and controlled. Identify potential Health & Safety and CDM requirements at an early stage and ensure the appropriate planning resources are allocated. Work collaboratively with Design teams to ensure buildability, value engineering and client approval of drawings and specifications. Coordinate with clients and their professional advisers, including landlords, solicitors and agents, where required to facilitate project delivery. Monitor costs as designs develop and ensure a complete design and specification package is prepared for the Contracts team. Agree appropriate design freeze stages. Coordinate input from specialist internal teams, including M&E, IT/Voice & Data and furniture. Develop detailed specifications that enable subcontractors and suppliers to provide accurate and competitive pricing. Obtain and manage back-to-back quotations across project packages, particularly specialist areas such as joinery, acoustic works and complex external works. Support the negotiation and agreement of commercially appropriate client contractual terms and payment arrangements. Ensure drawings, specifications and contract documentation are fully signed off prior to project handover. Produce detailed itemised cost plans and estimates to provide a robust basis for financial control. Work closely with the Contract Manager to agree the final cost plan before project approval. Maintain accurate project information within the CRM and ensure all pre-contract activities are completed at each project milestone. Ensure the Contracts team is fully briefed and onboarded ahead of project approval and support the transition from pre-contract to delivery. Work collaboratively with the Contracts and Projects teams to improve estimating accuracy and maximise planned commercial outcomes. Provide post-contract support where required, particularly around value engineering and maintaining agreed cost plans. Contribute to the continuous improvement of pre-contract processes and commercial performance. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: 5+ years' experience within construction project management, pre-contracts and/or estimating. Strong experience within the commercial office interiors, fit-out or design & build sector. A strong understanding of construction costs, specifications, procurement and commercial risk. Experience supporting or leading client pitches and senior/board-level presentations. The ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects and competing deadlines. Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. The confidence to challenge, influence and make commercially sound decisions. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who is: Commercially minded and solutions focused. A strong team player with natural leadership capability. An excellent communicator and relationship builder. Comfortable challenging existing processes and ways of working. Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Committed to continuous learning and improvement. Confident working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Focused on delivering accurate, commercially robust outcomes.
24/09/2026
Full time
Pre-Contract Manager Location: London Sector: Commercial Office Interiors / Design & Build Reporting to: Head of Pre-Contracts Salary: Up to £120,000 depending on experience The Opportunity A leading London-based commercial workplace design and build business is seeking an experienced Pre-Contract Manager to join its growing pre-contracts function. This is a confidential opportunity with an established and highly regarded organisation delivering fast-track commercial office fit-out and refurbishment projects for a diverse client base. The successful candidate will play a key role from initial opportunity through to project approval and handover, working closely with the sales, design, estimating and contracts teams to ensure projects are commercially viable, accurately priced and set up for successful delivery. The role would suit an experienced pre-contracts professional with a strong background in commercial office interiors, construction project management and estimating, combined with the confidence to engage with clients and senior stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Coordinate structured and documented project brief-taking from the initial opportunity stage. Develop and coordinate strategies designed to successfully secure new projects. Work closely with Sales and Project Directors throughout pitches, negotiations and pre-contract discussions. Ensure project programmes, pitch timetables and key pre-contract milestones are effectively managed. Assess commercial risk, project viability, programme requirements and budget considerations. Establish and manage pre- and post-tender timescales, ensuring these are clearly communicated and controlled. Identify potential Health & Safety and CDM requirements at an early stage and ensure the appropriate planning resources are allocated. Work collaboratively with Design teams to ensure buildability, value engineering and client approval of drawings and specifications. Coordinate with clients and their professional advisers, including landlords, solicitors and agents, where required to facilitate project delivery. Monitor costs as designs develop and ensure a complete design and specification package is prepared for the Contracts team. Agree appropriate design freeze stages. Coordinate input from specialist internal teams, including M&E, IT/Voice & Data and furniture. Develop detailed specifications that enable subcontractors and suppliers to provide accurate and competitive pricing. Obtain and manage back-to-back quotations across project packages, particularly specialist areas such as joinery, acoustic works and complex external works. Support the negotiation and agreement of commercially appropriate client contractual terms and payment arrangements. Ensure drawings, specifications and contract documentation are fully signed off prior to project handover. Produce detailed itemised cost plans and estimates to provide a robust basis for financial control. Work closely with the Contract Manager to agree the final cost plan before project approval. Maintain accurate project information within the CRM and ensure all pre-contract activities are completed at each project milestone. Ensure the Contracts team is fully briefed and onboarded ahead of project approval and support the transition from pre-contract to delivery. Work collaboratively with the Contracts and Projects teams to improve estimating accuracy and maximise planned commercial outcomes. Provide post-contract support where required, particularly around value engineering and maintaining agreed cost plans. Contribute to the continuous improvement of pre-contract processes and commercial performance. About You The successful candidate will ideally have: 5+ years' experience within construction project management, pre-contracts and/or estimating. Strong experience within the commercial office interiors, fit-out or design & build sector. A strong understanding of construction costs, specifications, procurement and commercial risk. Experience supporting or leading client pitches and senior/board-level presentations. The ability to manage multiple fast-paced projects and competing deadlines. Strong commercial awareness and attention to detail. The confidence to challenge, influence and make commercially sound decisions. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly to non-technical stakeholders. Personal Attributes We are looking for someone who is: Commercially minded and solutions focused. A strong team player with natural leadership capability. An excellent communicator and relationship builder. Comfortable challenging existing processes and ways of working. Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment. Committed to continuous learning and improvement. Confident working with both technical and non-technical stakeholders. Focused on delivering accurate, commercially robust outcomes.
Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Fit Out Location: Cheadle / Greater Manchester Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 + attractive benefits Type: Permanent The Company Our client is an established and highly respected commercial fit-out contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering high-quality projects across the UK. Working across retail, hospitality, hotels, leisure, offices and specialist joinery ,Their portfolio includes projects for major brands and organisations including retail, automative. high street, hotels, car showrooms, restaurants and luxury spa brands The company has developed a strong reputation for quality, attention to detail and client relationships, with a significant proportion of its workforce having been with the business for 10 years or more. The Role Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. You will be responsible for the commercial management of a range of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects , typically ranging from several hundred thousand pounds to 4m+ . This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants genuine responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account. Key Responsibilities Commercial management of multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects. Prepare and review project budgets, cost plans and forecasts. Manage procurement of subcontractors and suppliers. Prepare and issue subcontract enquiries and negotiate quotations. Review subcontractor applications, valuations and payment notices. Manage variations, change control and contractual notices. Monitor project costs, margins and commercial performance. Prepare monthly CVRs and commercial reports. Manage cash flow, forecasting and cost-to-complete. Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to maintain commercial control. Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities. Prepare and negotiate final accounts. Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers. Support the pre-construction team with estimating, tenders and pricing when required. About You The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or commercial fit-out . Experience managing projects from 500k to 4m+ . Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and commercial management. Experience with valuations, variations, CVRs, forecasting and final accounts. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness. The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. A proactive and collaborative approach. Experience within retail, hospitality, leisure, hotel, office fit-out or refurbishment would be particularly advantageous. Recruitment on (phone number removed)
22/09/2026
Full time
Quantity Surveyor - Commercial Fit Out Location: Cheadle / Greater Manchester Salary: 60,000 - 70,000 + attractive benefits Type: Permanent The Company Our client is an established and highly respected commercial fit-out contractor with over 50 years of experience delivering high-quality projects across the UK. Working across retail, hospitality, hotels, leisure, offices and specialist joinery ,Their portfolio includes projects for major brands and organisations including retail, automative. high street, hotels, car showrooms, restaurants and luxury spa brands The company has developed a strong reputation for quality, attention to detail and client relationships, with a significant proportion of its workforce having been with the business for 10 years or more. The Role Due to continued growth and a strong forward order book, they are looking to appoint an experienced Quantity Surveyor to join their commercial team. You will be responsible for the commercial management of a range of commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects , typically ranging from several hundred thousand pounds to 4m+ . This is an excellent opportunity for a Quantity Surveyor who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants genuine responsibility for projects from pre-construction through to final account. Key Responsibilities Commercial management of multiple fit-out and refurbishment projects. Prepare and review project budgets, cost plans and forecasts. Manage procurement of subcontractors and suppliers. Prepare and issue subcontract enquiries and negotiate quotations. Review subcontractor applications, valuations and payment notices. Manage variations, change control and contractual notices. Monitor project costs, margins and commercial performance. Prepare monthly CVRs and commercial reports. Manage cash flow, forecasting and cost-to-complete. Work closely with Project Managers and site teams to maintain commercial control. Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities. Prepare and negotiate final accounts. Maintain strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and suppliers. Support the pre-construction team with estimating, tenders and pricing when required. About You The ideal candidate will have: Previous experience as a Quantity Surveyor within construction or commercial fit-out . Experience managing projects from 500k to 4m+ . Strong knowledge of subcontract procurement and commercial management. Experience with valuations, variations, CVRs, forecasting and final accounts. Excellent negotiation and communication skills. Strong attention to detail and commercial awareness. The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. A proactive and collaborative approach. Experience within retail, hospitality, leisure, hotel, office fit-out or refurbishment would be particularly advantageous. Recruitment on (phone number removed)
