Pre-Contracts Manager – Workplace Design & Build (5314)

SRS Recruitment Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

Vacancy No 5314

Vacancy Title: PRE-CONTRACTS MANAGER

Location: LONDON

PLEASE NOTE: CANDIDATE MUST BE BASED WITHIN A REASONABLE COMMUTE TO CENTRAL LONDON IDEALLY (45 MIN – 1 HOUR MAX) AND BE PREPARED TO TRAVEL FURTHER AFIELD WHEN REQUIRED.

Job Description

Are you a meticulous, results-driven PRE-CONTRACTS MANAGER with a proven track record in Commercial Office Design & Build? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, ensuring projects are strategically planned, cost-effective, and set up for seamless execution?

This is your chance to play a pivotal role in shaping high-impact workplace solutions. With your sharp eye for detail, commercial acumen, and passion for precision, you’ll be at the forefront of delivering projects that drive efficiency and maximize profitability.

If you’re ready to elevate your career with a forward-thinking team, apply today!

The Company

We are very proud to be working exclusively with an industry leading, ultra-dynamic and highly respected Furniture, Workspace and Office Fit Out Solutions company who are seeking to recruit a talented PRE-CONTRACTS MANAGER to join their highly ambitious, creative and entrepreneurial team.

As a PRE-CONTRACTS MANAGER, the general purpose of the role is to manage our Interior fit out projects from an initial client meeting through the pre-contract stage. This will include working with design development, estimating, technical evaluation, assembling documentation for tenders, and contract agreement up to the point of handover to the Contracts Manager who will undertake the build process thereafter.

Key Accountabilities

• Ownership of ‘MES’ (Margin Enhancement Strategy) – targeted at a minimum 5% of post win improvement on margin.
• This is a client-facing role working on projects ranging from approximately £50k to £500k.
• Co-ordination of design and sub-contractor pricing.
• Preparation of detailed cost plans / budget guidance for client presentation and review.
• Full commercial aspects of projects until the point of handover to the Contracts/Project Manager.

Professional Skills & Experience:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a quantity surveying / estimating / pre-contracts role with a D&B/TRAD company (not a must) or a small to medium main contractor.
• A good working knowledge of services installations, both electrical and mechanical.
• A strong awareness of the balance of risk and profit is essential.
• Good commercial understanding of the market and market values.
• Experienced negotiator.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Experienced user of Microsoft Excel, Outlook & a planning software package such as ASTA Power project.

Personal Attributes:

• Team Player
• Proactive and accountable attitude.
• Self-motivated.
• Results focused.
• Well organised with good time management.
• Ability to work well with others and multitask where necessary.
• Interpersonal skills – able to communicate effectively and clearly to clients and colleagues.
• Ability to work under pressure and react quickly in pressured circumstances.
• Well presented.

SALARY & BENEFITS

HIGH BASIC SALARY (UP TO £90,000 D.O.E) + COMMISSION PACKAGE + ELECTRIC CAR SCHEME + PENSION + GROUP INCOME PROTECTION + GROUP LIFE ASSURANCE + EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMME + ENHANCED MATERNITY & PATERNITY + MOBILE + LAPTOP + 25 DAYS HOLIDAY (INCREASING TO 30 WITH LONG SERVICE) + 3 CHARITY DAYS OFF PER ANNUM + BIRTHDAY OFF + FURTHER TRAINING & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES