Assistant Pre-Construction Manager

Location: London (Hybrid - 3 days office/site, 2 days flexible)
Rate: Up to £300 per day (Inside IR35)
Contract: 12 Months (Strong potential for extension or permanent opportunity)
Start Date: ASAP

Our client is a leading international design and build specialist, delivering high-quality workplace, retail and commercial fit-out projects for some of the world's best-known brands.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an Assistant Pre-Construction Manager to join their expanding Pre-Construction team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in pre-construction, estimating or quantity surveying who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced design and build environment.

Working closely with the Head of Commercial, Business Development, Design and Project Delivery teams, you will take ownership of projects through the pre-construction phase, supporting tenders from initial enquiry through to successful handover to the construction team.

You'll be responsible for managing multiple retail and commercial fit-out tenders, coordinating design, commercial and operational teams to produce competitive, high-quality submissions.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing projects throughout the pre-construction phase from enquiry to contract award.
• Preparing and developing scopes of work, cost plans and tender submissions.
• Coordinating tender programmes and ensuring submission deadlines are achieved.
• Producing and reviewing Bills of Quantities and quantified cost plans.
• Managing the supply chain tender process and analysing subcontractor quotations.
• Working alongside the Design team to ensure projects remain within budget while maintaining design intent.
• Preparing tender documentation including methodology statements, logistics plans, programmes and technical submissions.
• Supporting client presentations, tender interviews and post-tender negotiations.
• Identifying project risks, value engineering opportunities and commercial solutions.
• Liaising with specialist consultants including MEP, structural engineers and Building Control where required.
• Supporting procurement activities and assisting with project commercial management following contract award.
• Managing project documentation and ensuring compliance with internal processes.
• Assisting with supply chain development and maintaining strong relationships with subcontractors and suppliers.

We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience within Design & Build fit-out, particularly in retail, workplace or commercial interiors.

• Experience in Pre-Construction, Estimating or Quantity Surveying.
• Experience working for a main contractor or design & build contractor.
• Strong commercial awareness and excellent numerical skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
• Understanding of JCT contracts.
• Experience preparing cost plans and analysing subcontractor quotations.

• Experience delivering retail fit-out projects.
• Knowledge of Asta Powerproject or Microsoft Project.
• Experience using take-off software.
• AutoCAD knowledge.
• Relevant construction qualification (Degree, HNC or HND).

• 12-month contract with genuine opportunity to secure a permanent position.
• Work for a globally recognised construction and real estate business.
• Exposure to high-profile retail and commercial fit-out projects across the UK.
• Hybrid working with flexibility around home, office and site.
• Opportunity to develop into a senior pre-construction or commercial role.
• Travel expenses covered when visiting client sites.

This role would suit someone currently working as a:

• Assistant Pre-Construction Manager
• Pre-Construction Coordinator
• Estimator
• Assistant Estimator
• Quantity Surveyor looking to move into Pre-Construction
• Assistant Quantity Surveyor with tendering experience

If you're looking to join a collaborative team where you'll have real ownership of projects and the opportunity to develop your career within a market-leading design and build business, we'd love to hear from you.