A well-established design & build commercial fit-out contractor is looking to appoint a Junior Pre-Construction professional to support the delivery of high-quality workplace and office fit-out projects across London and the South East.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with 1–3 years’ experience in pre-construction, estimating, bid coordination, design coordination or project support within the commercial interiors / office fit-out sector, looking to step into a more client-facing and commercially involved role.
Working closely with senior pre-construction and delivery teams, you’ll play a key role in helping secure and shape projects from initial enquiry through to handover to operations.
The Role
You will support the wider pre-construction team across all early-stage project activity, helping coordinate tender submissions, pricing exercises, technical reviews and design development.
Key Responsibilities
Pre-Construction Support
Assist in managing projects through the pre-construction lifecycle
Support tender and bid submission processes
Coordinate documentation for competitive tenders and negotiated opportunities
Help review employer requirements, specifications and technical documentationEstimating & Commercial Input
Assist with take-offs and cost planning exercises
Support pricing submissions and subcontractor comparisons
Liaise with supply chain partners for quotations
Help build accurate cost plans and tender returnsDesign Coordination
Work alongside design managers and technical teams during concept and design development
Review drawings and identify design / buildability considerations
Support value engineering exercises
Help coordinate design information internally and externallyClient & Consultant Coordination
Attend internal and external meetings
Support communication with architects, consultants and end clients
Assist with preparing presentation material and project proposalsProject Handover
Support smooth transition from pre-construction to delivery teams
Ensure key commercial and technical information is captured accurately
Candidate Requirements
Essential
1–3 years’ experience within:
Pre-construction
Estimating
Bid coordination
Commercial support
Design coordination
Experience within:
Commercial office fit-out
Design & build interiors
Workplace refurbishment
CAT A / CAT B fit-out
Strong commercial awareness
Excellent organisational skills
Strong communication skills
Confident working across multiple stakeholdersDesirable
Construction-related degree or equivalent
Exposure to fast-track fit-out projects
Understanding of technical drawings
Knowledge of workplace design / interiors sector