AET Flexible Space is a UK-based manufacturer with over 30 years of market leadership in underfloor air conditioning (UfAC), delivering innovative, sustainable HVAC solutions for the future of commercial buildings.
This is an exciting time to join us. We’re growing our market share significantly, and the projects we support are earning recognition and awards across the green building sector. As part of our team, you’ll be working alongside passionate, collaborative people on projects that transform office and commercial spaces — from major retrofits to cutting-edge new builds.
Our clients include top developers, architects, and M&E consultants, and our projects span the full building lifecycle, from refurbishment and CAT — B reconfigurations to ongoing service and maintenance.
At AET, you’ll have the chance to thrive, make a real impact, and shape the future of sustainable building environments.
Role 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.
Role & Responsibilities
* 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.
* 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.
Company Perks
* Hybrid working: work from home on Thursdays.
* 23 days’ annual leave, increasing by 1 day per year (up to 25 days).
* Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
* Annual Summer and Christmas events.
* Half-day off to celebrate your birthday
For more information, you can also send your CV directly to HR@flexiblespace.com
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