Precon Manager

Posting date:	16 February 2026
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	23 February 2026
Location:	Guildford, Surrey, GU1 1HZ
Company:	Randstad CPE
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	PR-1489798_1771241386

Summary

Pre-Construction Manager

Location: Surrey | Sector: Design & Build (Workplace)

The Role

Are you a self-starter who thrives in a fast-track environment? We are looking for an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join our Business Unit. This is a pivotal role where you will take full responsibility for managing multiple projects simultaneously, moving from the initial pitch through to contract signing.

You won't just be crunching numbers; you will be an integral part of our pitch team, act as the primary point of contact for clients, and make critical 'on the spot' decisions that ensure we win and deliver high-standard projects.

Key Responsibilities Costing, Estimating & Commercials

• Develop accurate CSAs: Create comprehensive and competitive Cost Sum Analyses for project submissions.

• Procurement: Leverage our existing supply chain to source and negotiate competitive prices while ensuring zero scope gap.

• Contract Management: Formulate and negotiate JCT D&B Contracts, including ERs, CPs, and SOAs.

• Legal Liaison: Work with legal advisors to manage Performance Bonds, PCGs, Insurances, and Licences to Alter (LTA).

Design & MEP Management

• Design Coordination: Collaborate with Design Directors to drive statutory and ER-compliant winning designs.

• Technical Evaluation: Manage the production of MEP&S designs, focusing on coordination with trades (ceilings, partitions, etc.) and landlord incumbents.

• Sanity Checks: Flag design errors early to ensure buildability and cost alignment.

Project Integration & Planning

• Programming: Prepare Pre-Construction and Construction programmes, highlighting key milestones and procurement schedules.

• Stakeholder Management: Liaise with Building Control, Landlords, and Statutory Authorities (UKPN, Planning Permission, etc.).

• H&S: Prepare all health and safety documentation for the handover to the Construction Team, ensuring CDM compliance.

Client & Pitch Excellence

• The Face of Pre-Con: Act as the expert on Cost, Technical Design, and Programme during client pitches.

• Value Engineering: Prepare VE proposals that preserve quality while meeting client budgets.

Required Skills & Experience

• D&B Experience is Crucial: You must have a proven track record within a fast-track Workplace Design & Build environment.

• Technical Mastery: High-level commercial skills, contractual awareness (specifically JCT), and a deep understanding of the design process.

• The "Can-Do" Attitude: We need a proactive, energetic team player who remains calm under pressure and meets tight deadlines.

• Communication: Ability to explain complex costs and technical details in a straightforward manner to clients.

Qualifications

• Construction-related degree or HE qualification.

• Quantity Surveying degree/HE qualification OR a Trade qualification supported by significant experience in costing.

What's in it for you?

We believe in rewarding hard work with a culture that supports your growth and well-being:

• Financial: Competitive salary and Death in Service life insurance (4x salary).

• Time Off: 23 days holiday (increasing to 28) plus a Christmas office closure.

• Development: Paid training and 2 volunteering days per year.

• Well-being: 24/7 BUPA Employee Assistance, gym discounts, and free fitness classes.

• Social: Weekly drinks, quarterly socials, staff meals, and the best barista-style coffee and snacks in the office.

• Perks: Cycle to work scheme and funding for eye tests/glasses.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.