Preconstruction Manager

  • Eden Brown
  • Guildford, Surrey
  • Oct 21, 2025
Full time Construction

Job Description

About Us


We are a national workplace design & build consultancy based in London and regionally, delivering high-spec design, fit-out and refurbishment services with sustainability, innovation and workplace strategy at the core.

Role


We are looking to appoint a Preconstruction Manager based in our Guildford studio, with an anticipated start date in January/February. This is a strategic hire for someone who will lead all preconstruction activities for large-scale interiors/fit-out projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead preconstruction phase activities including tendering, cost planning, programming, value engineering, risk identification and reporting.

  • Collaborate closely with design, commercial and delivery teams to define project scope, budget, procurement strategy and programme for upcoming projects.

  • Present preconstruction proposals, strategies and reports to clients and senior leadership.

  • Manage subcontractor/consultant engagement, procurement strategy and subcontract package definition.

  • Ensure preconstruction deliverables are aligned with client brief, internal KPIs and project execution phases.

  • Monitor market conditions, supply chain trends, cost forecasts and ensure the business is positioned for profitable delivery.

Requirements:

  • Extensive experience in a pre-construction or estimating role, ideally within commercial interiors or workplace delivery.

  • Strong cost planning, tendering experience and commercial acumen.

  • Excellent analytical, commercial and reporting skills.

  • Effective leadership and communication skills, able to influence at senior levels.

  • Ability to work collaboratively across multi-disciplinary teams and align preconstruction outputs with design/delivery goals.

Eden Brown is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.