Assistant Preconstruction Project Manager
Role Profile:
As an Assistant Preconstruction Project Manager, organised and commercially aware construction professional who enjoys working at the front end of projects. You're keen to deepen your pre-construction experience, contribute to winning work, and support the successful transition of projects from concept to delivery within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Support the Pre-Construction Manager in planning and coordinating all pre-construction activities
- Assist with reviewing drawings and specifications, identifying scope gaps, constructability issues, and value-engineering opportunities
- Coordinate subcontractor and supplier pricing, ensuring scopes are clear, consistent, and aligned across trades
- Manage bid documentation, RFIs, addendums, and tender queries
- Assist with the preparation of cost plans, estimates, and project budgets during bid and early project stages
- Support the development of pre-construction programmes and procurement schedules
- Maintain accurate records of pricing, assumptions, and risk items
- Help prepare client presentations, proposals, and handover documentation
- Liaise with internal teams (design, commercial, delivery) to ensure smooth transition from pre-construction to construction
- Build positive working relationships with subcontractors and consultants
Key Measures:
- Accurate, well-coordinated tender submissions
- Timely and organised support of live bids and pre-construction activities
- Strong collaboration with project teams and subcontractors
- Seamless handover of information into delivery teams
About you:
- 2-5 years' experience in estimating, pre-construction, project coordination, or commercial roles
- Exposure to commercial fit-out or construction projects
- Understanding of subcontractor trades and tender processes
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
- Knowledge of construction documentation, scopes, and revision control
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Project, and document management systems
- Degree or qualification in Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or similar (preferred)
- Strong communication and stakeholder coordination skills
What We Offer
In return, you will receive a competitive salary and a generous benefits package, including paid holiday leave, and travel opportunities across our global offices. Unispace values its employees and offers extensive rewards and recognition, career development, and a focus on well-being.
Join Us
If you are passionate about joining Unispace and contributing to some of the world's most recognisable commercial design projects, then please apply through our careers page.
