Careers with LMG

Pre-Sales/Pre-Construction Designer Lead

About LMG

LMG has been at the forefront of innovation within the built environment since 1986.

We deliver integrated smart building technology projects and support services which provide sustainable long-term growth and profitability, as well as diverse range of career opportunities; enabling both our people and our clients’ businesses to flourish, whilst setting a new standard for what is possible in the built environment.

As experts in smart building technology, we want to inspire new ways of thinking, deliver excellence and establish new models for doing business – with people, partners and customers – built on trust and shared values, rather than transactional relationships.

Alongside actively working to support the raising of standards in training and professional qualifications, we invest heavily in the development of our people. We give them access to continuous learning opportunities, leading to the freedom of working autonomously and making their own informed decisions, whilst benefiting from a supportive and collaborative working environment.

About Role

As a Pre-Sales/Pre-Construction Design Lead within the presales and preconstruction department, you will be responsible for managing, leading and contributing to, allocated opportunities throughout the bid process and pre-construction phase.

Our Smart building solutions bring together all aspects of our technology portfolio, including:
- Master System Integrator and Master System Operator Services
- Building IoT (Building and Occupant Monitoring)
- Physical IT cabling infrastructure (Copper and Fibre) § Network (LAN, WiFi, Voice, In-Building Mobile, Servers and Storage)
- Electronic security (Access Control, CCTV, Intercom, Intruder)
- Audio-visual (Video Conferencing, IPTV, FIRS, Digital Signage, Background Music)

Leading team members as well as contributing to the scoping, design, costing and bid proposal production for Smart building solutions that meet and exceed our clients’ business requirements.

Following on from the presales phase and contract award you will lead and contribute to the pre-construction phase providing technical design and commercial input of the Smart Building Design & Build projects, ensuring compliance with our clients’ requirements and a smooth hand-over to day two support teams.

This role includes all aspects of pre-sales, from the initial enquiry stage to the award as well as post award pre-construction activities and would suit candidates with experience in both designing, estimating and tendering smart building solutions.

Possessing strong analytical, design, commercial skills and with a keen interest in technology, you will contribute to the technical design of smart building projects within the enterprise, hospitality, residential and data centre segments, ensuring compliance to our clients’ expectations.

Working collaboratively with teams across the business, this role has significant scope for personal development and progression and will give considerable exposure to the varied technologies and systems that we operate, opening a variety of routes for future career progression.

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage opportunities through the full bid and pre-construction process
  • Produce high-quality technical and commercial proposals
  • Take ownership of tenders from initial enquiry through to project award and handover
  • Collaborate with internal teams including sales, operations, delivery, and procurement
  • Attend client meetings, site surveys, and presentations
  • Deliver clear technical and commercial presentations
  • Prepare and manage supporting documentation for bids and designs
  • Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and internal stakeholders
  • Ensure smooth handover of successful projects to delivery teams

Design & Costing:

  • Develop cost models including materials, labour, and services
  • Design smart building solutions in line with client requirements and industry standards
  • Support post-award design during the pre-construction phase

Leadership:

  • Lead and support team members across projects
  • Allocate tasks, set goals, and track progress
  • Provide mentoring, training, and guidance
  • Promote collaboration and resolve issues within the team

Skills & Experience:

  • Experience in pre-sales, bid management, or pre-construction design
  • Strong understanding of smart building technologies (e.g. cabling, networking, security, AV, IoT)
  • Experience designing multi-technology solutions within a construction environment
  • Ability to produce and analyse costing models and proposals
  • Strong commercial awareness and understanding of tender processes
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Proficient in MS Office and general IT systems

Personal Attributes:

  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Self-motivated with the ability to meet deadlines
  • Proactive problem solver with a flexible approach
  • Team player with a collaborative mindset

Experience, Qualifications and Certificates

Qualifications:
Essential

  • Minimum five A*-C (4-9) GCSE’s or equivalent, including Maths and English.
  • Valid DBS Check.
  • Accreditations, certification or memberships with recognised manufacturers and/or specific training.
    Desirable
  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent).
  • Accreditations in recognised manufacturers and/or memberships of other relevant trade bodies within the Smart Buildings industry.
  • Understanding of WiredScore and SmartScore certification process.
  • Awareness of Building Information Modelling & CAD solutions.
  • APMP Foundation Certification.

Desirable:

  • Educated to degree level (or equivalent).
  • Accreditations in recognised manufacturers and/or memberships of other relevant trade bodies within the Smart Buildings industry.
  • Understanding of WiredScore and SmartScore certification process.
  • Awareness of Building Information Modelling & CAD solutions.
  • APMP Foundation Certification.
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Position
Permanent
Location
London
Salary
£50,000 - £70,000
Closing date