Pre-Contracts Manager

The Pre-Contracts Manager role entails the management of all projects from initial client meetings through all pre contract/construction stages including design development, technical evaluation, costing, client negotiation and contract agreement, up to the point of hand over to the Project Delivery team. In addition, the role will include responsibility in securing, managing and regular evaluation of our supplier chain, through frameworks and robust negotiation; you will be assisted by the Operations Director to achieve this.

It's essential that the appointed Pre-Contracts Manager works closely with the wider team, specifically the Head of Design and the Design team, as well as the Account Directors to develop new opportunities for the business from design concept stage, through to client approval and sign off for project delivery, at which point you will need to successfully complete an informed handover with all relevant information, data, and documentation to the Projects Delivery team.

We are an established full service Interior Design, Project Management and Project Delivery business achieving sustained profitable growth. We operate specifically in the new homes sector across new build PLC developers, Housing Associations and investor led construction companies in Build to Rent. Our offering covers marketing suites and sales environments operating in commercial/retail units, house or garage conversions or purpose built design and build modular FocusPOD s - a project we have developed and delivered. Works will vary from Shell & Core, CAT A and A+ and CAT B works, involving all elements of delivery from design, fulfilment, logistics, labour, and installation.

We pride ourselves on being highly professional and forward thinking, as evidenced by our award winning projects and significant levels of repeat business.,

• Manage with full responsibility of all pricing, cost evaluations, analysis and management of suppliers and materials.


• Take a lead on internal systems used for pricing, scoping and financial evaluation and commercial management.


• Optimisation of profitability to company targets.


• Ensuring design feasibility relates to budget parameters.


• Managing and negotiating all subcontractor and product supplier costs and contracts including a robust framework/supplier chain management process.


• Ensure all contracts are detailed, accurate and absolutely in order at handover to projects delivery team.


• Responsibility for the full commercial and financial elements of project proposals, taking a lead in both preparing, creating, and presenting/submitting.


• Build strong and efficient relationships with all external partners used by the business to deliver services and projects to clients.


• Build strong and efficient relationships, alongside others in the business, client relationships.


• Managing client technical expectations in layman's language.


• Delivering clear and concise technical information in terms a client understands and instils total confidence and trust.


• Travel to and from meetings with clients or suppliers as you see relevant in order to fulfil your role.


• Manage framework and online tender portal bid proposals with support from the wider team in terms of all submission content.


• Foster an environment of growth and career advancement for direct reports by providing coaching and creating opportunities for stretch assignments.


• Empower and enhance the skills of direct reports, fostering creativity, collaboration, high performance, and personal and professional growth.


• Share extensive knowledge and experience with colleagues and teams, contributing to a culture of continuous learning and improvement.


• Effectively communicate key messages to direct reports and within the team, ensuring alignment with company objectives and initiatives.


• Ensure the team maintains and updates Synergist with accurate and current information.


• Follow server file management protocols in alignment with company procedures, maintaining a systematic approach to data organisation.


• Maintain and update administration systems as necessary, advocating for good housekeeping practices, including regular archiving of old files, ensuring consistent fulfilment of these duties.


• Lead by example and ensure the team is aware of and compliant with company policies, procedures, and instructions at all times, upholding the highest standards of professional conduct.


• Ensure the team is well-informed and compliant.


• Undertake any additional duties that may reasonably be required in line with main responsibilities, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in responding to evolving needs.
  
  We wish to appoint an experienced Pre-Contracts Manager with knowledge of Modular, Commercial, Interior Design and Fit Out to join and strengthen our existing team. You will need to be able to self-manage, be disciplined, organised, and driven with a professional and highly focused approach who can add real value to the team. You will directly report into the Operations Director but you will need to be self-sufficient and collaborative, working alongside the other team members involved in Pre-Contracts design and opportunities in order to forge a successful, financially rewarding career within this market leading business., Bachelor's (preferred), Contract Management: 3 years (required)


• Commercial Fit Out: 3 years (required)


• Financial Management: 3 years (required)
  
  £55,000 - £60,000 a year - Permanent, Full-time, Pulled from the full job description


• Company events


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Health & wellbeing programme


• Store discount, Job Types: Full-time, Permanent


Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events


• Company pension


• Cycle to work scheme


• Employee discount


• Health & wellbeing programme


• Store discount


Schedule:

• Monday to Friday