Pre-Contracts Manager For Design-Led Contractor - Workplace Projects

Pre-Contracts Manager Role Summary

Commercial Workplace Projects | Design and Build | Central London

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pre-Contracts Manager to join a leading design and build contractor. Delivering exceptional commercial workplace projects across London and the UK, this growing business is seeking a commercially astute professional to support its continued success.

This is a key position within the project lifecycle, taking responsibility for opportunities from initial enquiry through to contract award. Working closely with design, technical, and construction teams, you will ensure projects are strategically planned, commercially robust, and positioned for successful delivery.

The Role

As Pre-Contracts Manager, you will lead the pre-construction process across multiple workplace projects, managing cost plans, tendering activities, procurement, programmes, and client relationships. This role combines commercial expertise with strategic thinking and strong stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage cost plans from early feasibility through to tender submission
• Lead tendering activities and analyse subcontractor quotations across all trade packages
• Identify scope gaps, pricing discrepancies, and commercial risks to ensure accurate submissions
• Prepare cost schedules and supporting commercial documentation for clients
• Manage procurement activities and maintain strong supplier relationships
• Prepare and manage pre-construction programmes and key milestones
• Review JCT contracts and schedules of amendments, identifying contractual risks
• Act as the primary pre-construction contact for clients and coordinate multidisciplinary teams
• Support business development activities, including presentations and pitches
• Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and specialist services packages to ensure technical and commercial requirements are understood

About You

• Proven experience within pre-construction, quantity surveying, commercial management, or project management within the design and build or commercial fit-out sector
• Strong understanding of cost planning, tendering, procurement, and commercial risk management
• Working knowledge of JCT contracts and pre-contract documentation
• Ability to create and manage project programmes
• Confident client-facing professional with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Degree qualified in Quantity Surveying, Construction Management, or a related discipline is preferred

What's on Offer

• Exposure to a high-quality portfolio of commercial workplace projects
• Clear career progression within a growing and ambitious business
• Hybrid working
• 26 days annual leave plus Christmas closure
• Employee wellbeing support and ongoing professional development

Location: Central London

Due to a large volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.