Assistant Pre-Construction Manager - London

Build Space Group Ltd

Assistant Pre-Construction Manager

London | 12-Month Contract | £200 - £220 per day

The Opportunity

We are working with a leading global design, workplace and fit-out business seeking an Assistant Pre-Construction Manager to join their London team on an initial 12-month contract, with potential to extend or become permanent.

The role focuses on pre-construction, estimating, tender management and commercial coordination, taking projects from initial brief through to contract award and handover to the delivery team.

The ideal candidate will come from a Pre-Construction, Estimating or Quantity Surveying background, ideally with experience in commercial fit-out, office interiors or retail.

Key Details

  • Location: London
  • Contract: 12 months, with potential to go permanent
  • Rate: £200 - 3220 per day
  • Start: ASAP
  • Travel: Occasional UK day travel to client sites, with expenses paid
The Role

You will take ownership of assigned projects throughout the pre-construction and tender stages, working closely with Design, Business Development, Commercial, subcontractors and the delivery team.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage projects from initial brief through to formal appointment.
  • Develop scopes of work, tender programmes and submission deadlines.
  • Analyse drawings, specifications and tender documentation.
  • Produce and manage cost plans, CSAs and Bills of Quantities.
  • Prepare and issue subcontractor and supplier tender packages.
  • Identify and engage suitable subcontractors and suppliers.
  • Analyse and level subcontractor tenders.
  • Manage tender queries, site visits and post-tender negotiations.
  • Provide commercial and specification input during design development.
  • Prepare tender submissions, methodologies, programmes and logistics information.
  • Present costs, risks and commercial information internally and to clients.
  • Support tender presentations and client meetings.
  • Assist with contract documentation and payment schedules.
  • Coordinate the handover from pre-construction to the Build team.
  • Support commercial control and financial reporting once projects move into delivery.
  • Maintain accurate project records and documentation.
What We're Looking For

We are open to candidates from a number of backgrounds, including:

  • Pre-Construction Manager / Coordinator
  • Pre-Construction Estimator
  • Estimator / Assistant Estimator
  • Quantity Surveyor / Assistant QS
  • Commercial Coordinator
  • Project Coordinator with strong commercial experience
Ideally, you will have experience in:

  • Design & Build
  • Commercial fit-out
  • Office interiors
  • Retail fit-out
  • Refurbishment
  • Main contracting
Retail experience is preferred but not essential.

Essential Skills

  • Pre-construction and tender management
  • Estimating and cost planning
  • Subcontractor procurement
  • Tender analysis and negotiation
  • Bills of Quantities
  • Commercial awareness
  • Strong numerical ability
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to manage multiple deadlines
Software

  • Microsoft Excel – essential
  • Microsoft Office
  • Asta Powerproject / MS Project or equivalent
  • Specialist take-off software
  • JCT knowledge
  • AutoCAD/Autodesk – advantageous


We're looking for someone commercially minded, numerically strong and proactive, who can communicate confidently with clients, subcontractors and internal teams.





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