Preconstruction Manager

Reference: 30832991686_1794327304

Company


An award-winning workplace design and build specialist is looking to appoint a Commercial Manager to join its growing London team.

This innovative business has delivered thousands of workplace, fit out and refurbishment projects for occupiers, global brands and institutional landlords. Renowned for its design-led approach, collaborative culture and ambitious growth plans, the company is looking for a commercially focused individual to play a key role in securing and delivering commercially successful projects.

The Opportunity

Reporting directly into senior leadership, you will be responsible for developing and executing commercial strategies throughout the preconstruction phase, ensuring projects are procured effectively, risks are managed and profitability is maximised.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced commercial professional looking to join one of the most respected names in the workplace and commercial interiors market.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop commercial strategies for bids, tenders and project opportunities.
  • Assess client briefs and prepare cost plans and budget forecasts.
  • Coordinate design, sales and subcontractor teams to ensure commercial and design objectives align.
  • Review Employers Requirements, fit out guides and technical documentation.
  • Carry out site surveys and manage tendering exercises.
  • Assess subcontractor tenders and negotiate best value from the supply chain.
  • Produce detailed cost plans, commercial reports and tender documents.
  • Prepare and present commercial information to internal stakeholders and clients.
  • Manage RFIs throughout the preconstruction phase.
  • Coordinate procurement schedules and long-lead package procurement.
  • Support contract reviews and project compliance requirements.
  • Ensure seamless handover of commercial and technical information to project delivery teams.

Requirements

  • Experience within commercial fit out, workplace interiors, refurbishment or design & build construction.
  • Strong understanding of procurement, subcontractor management and commercial strategy.
  • Ability to interpret project documentation, specifications and contract requirements.
  • Excellent negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong client-facing communication skills.
  • Commercially driven with the ability to work across multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Knowledge of construction contracts and project financial management.

Whats On Offer?

  • Join one of the UKs leading workplace design and fit out specialists.
  • Work on high-profile, design-led commercial interior projects.
  • Strong pipeline of secured work and exciting future opportunities.
  • Collaborative and entrepreneurial culture.
  • Clear career progression opportunities.
  • Exposure to some of the industrys most talented design, commercial and delivery professionals.
  • Competitive salary, package and long-term career prospects.


This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially astute construction professional to join a business with ambitious growth plans, a market-leading reputation and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional workplaces.

Eden Brown is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

£60,000.00 - £80,000.00
Per annum
GBP60000.00 - GBP80000.00 per annum + + package + comms
Added 10/11/2026
Reference: 30832991686_1794327304

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