Commercial Manager - Pre-Construction, Bedford

Pre-construction Manager Salary: Up to£45,000 (depending on experience) Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Bedford Looking to take ownership of the early stages of construction projects, where your input directly impacts cost, planning, and successful delivery? We have an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing organisation who are looking for a Pre-construction Manager to support the delivery of commercial construction projects. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in estimating, tendering, and project planning, working closely with clients, suppliers, and internal teams.As a Pre-construction Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating all preconstruction activities, ensuring projects are accurately costed, well planned, and set up for successful delivery. Benefits for a Pre-construction Manager: Company vehicle Private healthcare following successful completion of probationPension following successful completion of probation Development and career progression opportunities Key Responsibilities for a Pre-construction Manager: Analyse and interpret project information and specifications Prepare estimates and bid proposals for commercial construction projects Carry out accurate take-offs for labour and materials from drawingsSupport planning and sequencing of construction works Liaise with clients to clarify specifications through RFIs Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers to obtain competitive pricing Participate in tender reviews, site visits, and project handover meetings Use internal systems to produce accurate pricing and quotationsUndertake site surveys and attend site visits as required Provide regular updates and reporting to the business unit lead Essential Skills for a Pre-construction Manager: Proven experience as an Estimator within the commercial construction sector NVQ Level 3 in Construction Contracting Operations (Estimator) or equivalentExperience managing the full tender and estimating process Strong attention to detail If you feel you can be a good fit for this role, then please apply now! TPBN1_UKTJ