You will take full ownership of the pre-construction phase for luxury residential projects across London. This role is about slowing down to ensure technical coordination, accurate pricing, and buildability are resolved before site commencement. You'll bridge the gap between initial drawings and successful delivery, creating robust packages that the entire team can trust.
Pre-Construction Manager at March-construction — High-end residential construction
Are you a Pre-Construction Manager who believes in slowing down to get it right? March-construction is looking for a detail-oriented lead to own the pre-construction phase for high-end London residential projects. Forget chasing volume; here, success is defined by technical accuracy, buildability, and clear coordination. With a starting salary of £60k and a unique unlimited holiday approach—including a guaranteed two-week Christmas shutdown and an encouraged August slowdown—this is a rare opportunity to join a growing team that actually values quality and work-life balance.
Overview
Why this role stands out
Company
March-construction - High-end residential construction specialist
Responsibilities
What you will do
- Prepare detailed project pricing and customer-facing scopes, including structured trade packages that reflect realistic construction sequences and delivery methods.
- Perform technical reviews of architectural and structural information using Bluebeam or SketchUp to identify information gaps and buildability risks early.
- Manage the handover process to Project Managers, ensuring all assumptions, risks, and technical queries are clearly captured for a confident start on-site.
Candidate profile
Who this is a fit for
- Significant experience in pre-construction, estimating, or quantity surveying within the high-end residential sector, with the confidence to own the entire function.
- Highly analytical mindset with the ability to price from drawings and coordinate complex consultant information without relying on assumptions.
- Strong technical proficiency in industry tools like Bluebeam and a commitment to accuracy, clarity, and doing things properly the first time.
What makes it remarkable
Why this role is remarkable
- Rare focus on quality over volume, allowing you the necessary time to properly coordinate technical details and eliminate risks before they reach the site.
- Join a growing, professional team that values straightforward communication and is actively refining systems to raise the standard of high-end London construction.
- Exceptional benefits including an unlimited holiday approach, a guaranteed two-week Christmas shutdown, and an encouraged slowdown during August to ensure long-term burnout prevention.
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