Michael Taylor are delighted to be working alongside a valued client of ours in a search for an Assistant Pre Construction Manager. They are a commercial interiors business offering end-to-end workspace consultancy, design, project management, construction, and furniture provision. Working across sectors including retail, education, light industrial, life sciences, and other commercial clients. Role Purpose To support the pre-construction function by assisting in the accurate estimation of fit-out projects, managing tender processes, liaison with design & technical teams, and helping ensure projects are set up for success before they move into delivery. Key Responsibilities Assist in preparing detailed cost estimates for fit-out projects, including materials, labour, sub-contractors, plant, and other associated costs. Review drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and tender documents, identifying ambiguities, risks, and value engineering opportunities. Collaborate with the design, technical, and procurement teams to ensure estimates reflect design intent and material/finish selections. Develop and maintain a database of cost rates, supplier quotes, labour rates, local sub-contractor performance and costs. Assist in tendering: issuing RFQs, evaluating bids, preparing comparisons, and presenting recommendations. Support the Senior Pre-Construction Manager in producing pre-construction reports, risk assessments, budgeting, and programme forecasts. Monitor cost changes, variations, inflation or any market changes that could impact estimates, and communicate these to senior management. Participate in pre-construction meetings and site surveys as required. Assist in producing project documentation required for handover to construction teams, ensuring all pre-construction deliverables are in order. Requirements / Qualifications Essential: Previous experience in fit-out, commercial interiors, or construction estimating roles. Strong numerical, analytical and commercial awareness; ability to interpret design drawings and specifications. Knowledge of cost estimating software, spreadsheets, and ability to build and manage estimate models. Good ability to identify risks, cost drivers, and value engineering potential. Excellent organisational skills, attention to detail, ability to manage multiple tasks/projects. Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—for liaising with design, procurement, senior management, and external suppliers/subcontractors. Desirable: Degree or relevant qualification in construction management, quantity surveying, architecture or similar. Prior experience with regional or national supply chains in commercial interiors. Familiarity with furniture provision, interior finishes, and technical design (e.g. joinery, M&E, lighting). Experience of using specialist estimating or project management software. Competencies & Personal Attributes Proactive and self-motivated: able to take ownership of tasks and follow through. Team player: works closely with design, procurement, technical, commercial, and operations teams. Problem solving: able to spot issues early and contribute to solutions. Adaptable: able to respond to changing project scopes, designs, or cost pressures. Commercial mindset: always considering value, cost efficiency and budget implications