Head of Pre construction

Head of Pre-Construction – Commercial Lighting & Acoustics

Essex, Hertfordshire, North/East London | Full-time, office-based

Are you an experienced commercial lighting professional who knows how to turn complex enquiries into accurate, sales-ready quotations? We are recruiting a Head of Pre-Construction to join an ambitious, forward-thinking UK manufacturer of commercial lighting and acoustic products serving the fit-out industry.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can build and run a high-performing pre-construction function. You will own the workflow from incoming enquiry to a fully detailed, accurate quotation that the sales team can take straight to the customer.

What you’ll be doing • Lead and develop the internal lighting and acoustics pre-construction team.

• Own and improve the end-to-end enquiry, estimating and quotation process.


• Work with account managers and customers to clarify project requirements and build robust briefs.


• Coordinate lighting and acoustic designs, drawing take-offs and technical submissions.


• Produce complete, accurate and commercially sound quotations at pace.


• Oversee product data cleansing and support wider systems and process improvements.


• Build and manage additional capability using remote offshore resources.


• Support sales with technical queries and liaise with suppliers on bespoke products.


• Process successful orders and ensure a smooth handover to operations.

What we’re looking for • Strong experience and technical knowledge within the commercial lighting industry; acoustics or M&E experience would also be valuable.

• Hands-on experience of estimating, drawing take-offs, tendering and producing quotations.


• A track record of leading an estimating, quotations or technical team.


• Experience improving or building processes, systems or product data.


• Excellent organisation, accuracy and attention to detail.


• A proactive, commercially minded approach and the ability to deliver under tight deadlines.


• Clear communication, sound judgement and confidence working across sales, operations, customers and suppliers.


• Experience managing offshore or outsourced resources would be a strong advantage.

What’s on offer • Full-time, office-based role

• Preferred working hours of 07:30–16:30.


• Company bonus scheme.

The opportunity to shape a critical function within a growing UK manufacturer

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