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An award-winning workplace design, fit out and refurbishment specialist is seeking an AssistantPreconstruction Manager to join its growing London team. With an exceptional reputation for delivering design-led workplace environments, this business has successfully completed thousands of commercial interior projects for occupiers, global brands and institutional landlords. Following continued growth and an ambitious expansion strategy, they are looking for a commercially aware construction professional to support the successful delivery of projects through the preconstruction phase. The Opportunity Working alongside experienced Commercial Managers, Designers and Project Delivery teams, you will play a key role in developing cost plans, coordinating information and managing the preconstruction process from initial enquiry through to project handover. This position offers an excellent route into senior preconstruction leadership and would suit candidates from Assistant Quantity Surveying, Quantity Surveying, Commercial, Estimating or Preconstruction backgrounds. Key Responsibilities Support the development of commercial and preconstruction strategies for project bids and pitches. Assist in preparing cost plans, budgets and commercial proposals. Review client briefs, Employer's Requirements, fit out guides and technical documentation. Coordinate information between design, sales and subcontractor teams to ensure alignment between design solutions and project budgets. Attend site surveys and support subcontractor engagement and pricing exercise Assist in reviewing tender submissions and preparing commercial comparisons. Support negotiations with subcontractors and suppliers to achieve best value. Produce and maintain cost breakdowns and commercial documentation. Assist with procurement schedules and management of long-lead items. Support the management of RFIs and landlord approval processes. Work closely with project teams to ensure a smooth transition from preconstruction through to delivery. Maintain compliance with health & safety legislation, building regulations and company procedures. Requirements Experience within commercial fit out, interiors, refurbishment or design & build construction. Previous experience as an Assistant Preconstruction Manager, Assistant Quantity Surveyor, Quantity Surveyor, Estimator or Commercial Assistant. Strong commercial awareness and analytical skills. Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities. Strong organisational skills and attention to detail. Experience using Excel and working with project cost information. Ambitious, proactive and eager to develop a long-term career in preconstruction. What's On Offer? Join one of the UK's leading workplace design and build specialists. Work on high-profile commercial fit out and refurbishment projects. Structured career progression into Preconstruction Manager level. Exposure to clients ranging from start-ups through to global organisations. Collaborative, people-focused culture. Ongoing training and professional development opportunities. Competitive salary, benefits package and long-term career prospects.

Are you an experienced estimator within the cabling and IT infrastructure sector? Are you looking for a new varied and rewarding role with an established Cabling and IT infrastructure business? Would you like the opportunity to manage and grow the estimating team for my client? If so, our client is keen to hear from you! They are based in the Manchester area but are open to where you can live, with flexibility to work remotely - attending their office 1 or 2 days per week (flexible). Ideally you will live in the North or the Midlands. The Role: This is a senior position leading estimating, technical design, and bid development across complex, multi-discipline projects. The role is weighted towards IT infrastructure, structured cabling, low-voltage electrical, and wireless systems, with exposure to wider technologies advantageous. Our client works mainly within the channel dealing with Daisy and Wavenet projects whilst being open to tender opportunities with direct end users. You will combine technical authority, commercial judgement, and client engagement, operating with minimal supervision. The role offers genuine influence over solution design, bid strategy, and how work is won. More Detail: Manage and grow the estimating team - the company is geared up for significant growth Lead cost planning, estimating, and tender submissions for technically complex projects Shape scope, assumptions, exclusions, and commercial risk to support bid strategy and margin control Develop high-quality technical and commercial proposals, including pricing models and supporting documentation Lead or validate technical designs and surveys, coordinating internal engineers and external survey partners Engage directly with clients at bid stage as a trusted technical partner, particularly in design-and-build and early engagement environments Contribute directly to winning work through technical credibility and commercial input Monitor tender portals and frameworks (NFP), plan ahead for public-sector renewals, and manage a structured opportunity pipeline Support the continuous improvement of estimating standards, tools, and pre-construction governance The Person: We are looking for an experienced estimator and designer from a technology, infrastructure, or engineering background, comfortable operating autonomously and taking ownership of bids end-to-end - cabling fibre or copper cabling experience is essential - any exposure to wireless is a bonus! You will have at least 5+ years' experience and will bring strong experience in one or more of the following: IT infrastructure Structured cabling (copper and fibre) Low-voltage electrical systems Wireless or cellular technologies You will be commercially astute, confident engaging clients at bid stage, and experienced in design-and-build or early contractor engagement environments. Experience with frameworks, Schedule of Rates, or public-sector procurement is advantageous. Strong Excel skills are essential. Experience with estimating or design tools such as Simpro, Contract Master, AutoCAD, Ekahau, BlueBeam, FieldWire, or similar platforms being beneficial. The salary available for this role is within the range of 70,000 - 80,000 plus bonus - this could be flexible for the right candidate. If you have the proven estimating experience within the cabling sector then APPLY NOW or contact Dominic Quirke at Advancing People directly, in complete confidence. Advancing People - The Recruitment Specialist Advancing People Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer and acts as both an Employment Business and Employment Agency.