Pre-Contract Manager
Location: Reading, RG7 2BJ
Salary: £80,000 £95,000 + Package
Working Pattern: Hybrid 3 days office / 2 days WFH (flexible and open to discussion)
About the Role
We are seeking an accomplished Pre-Contract Manager to take full ownership of the pre-construction lifecycle for high-quality CAT A and CAT B commercial and laboratory fit-out projects.
This is a senior, high-impact role with significant influence across the business. You will lead bids from initial enquiry through to contract award, overseeing estimating, design coordination, MEP input, procurement strategy and consultant engagement, while acting as a key client-facing lead throughout the tender stage.
The Opportunity
You will ensure every bid is commercially robust, technically coordinated, fully scoped and effectively de-risked. A core element of the role is delivering a structured and confident handover to project delivery teams, setting projects up for successful execution.
Key Responsibilities
1. Lead the end-to-end pre-contract and tender process for CAT A & CAT B fit-out projects
2. Define bid strategy, programme, resource allocation and commercial approach
3. Coordinate estimating, design management, MEP/services input, procurement and consultant teams
4. Review tender documentation to identify risks, opportunities, assumptions, exclusions an...