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Pre- Construction Manager

Job Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for a Pre-Construction Manager based in East Grinstead, with the majority of projects located across London.
Responsible for managing the full quoting process and pre-construction coordination for AET's CAT—B fit-out projects, this role serves as a link between clients, the AET Technical Team, and the AET Projects Team, ensuring accurate quotations, aligned expectations, and project handovers.
The Pre-Construction Manager plays a key role in early-stage client engagement, coordinating technical input, managing client communications, handling post-order design validations, and facilitating the transition into project delivery.
→ This role is a first within the company, allowing you to shape the position as your own.

Role & Responsibilities

→ Quoting & technical coordination.
→ Develop and manage quotations for CAT—B projects, ensuring accuracy and timely responses.
→ Coordinate with the technical team to gather and integrate required technical data during the quoting phase.
→ Lead the process of revisions, value engineering, and technical clarifications before the order.
→ Client communication & managing expectations.
→ Act as the main point of contact for pre-order discussions with clients.
→ Manage and align client expectations around scope, cost, timeline, and design constraints.
→ Communicate changes, options, and technical risks clearly and proactively.


Handover & Transition

→ Prepare detailed handover documentation and briefings for the Projects team at the point of order.
→ Ensure all relevant technical information and client decisions are clearly documented and transferred.
→ Support a seamless handover into the Projects Team.


Post-Order Support

→ Manage post-order design queries and validations, liaising between the client, technical, and project teams.
→ Ensure final technical sign-offs are achieved promptly and in line with project requirements.
→ Provide continuity and context during early project stages.


Experience

→ 3-5 years’ experience in estimating and technical coordination within CAT—B commercial interiors or construction.
→ Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical details for client understanding.
→ Organised and capable of managing multiple concurrent quotations and client conversations.
→ Collaborative approach, working effectively across sales, technical, and project delivery teams.
→ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and familiar with CRM’s (HubSpot or similar) for communications management and quoting processes.