Careers with LMG

Pre-Sales/Pre-Construction Designer

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 Smart Building Solutions Designer within the presales and preconstruction department, you will be responsible for scoping, design, costing and proposal production for Smart building solutions that meet and exceed our clients’ business requirements on 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)

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:

  • Support and contribute to opportunities across the bid and pre-construction phases
  • Assist in producing high-quality technical and commercial proposals
  • Take ownership of assigned tenders from enquiry through to submission and project award
  • Work closely with internal teams including sales, operations, delivery, and procurement
  • Attend client meetings, site surveys, and presentations as required
  • Deliver technical and commercial information clearly to stakeholders
  • Prepare and manage documentation to support pre-sales and design activities
  • Build and maintain relationships with internal teams, suppliers, and partners
  • Ensure smooth handover of successful projects to delivery teams
  • Support the Head of Pre-Sales & Pre-Construction in achieving business objectives

Design & Costing

  • Assist in developing cost models covering materials, labour, and services
  • Contribute to the design of smart building solutions in line with client requirements
  • Support post-award design during the pre-construction phase

Skills & Experience

  • Experience in pre-sales, bid support, or pre-construction environments
  • Understanding of smart building technologies (e.g. cabling, networking, security, AV, IoT)
  • Experience supporting multi-technology solutions within a construction environment
  • Ability to contribute to costing and proposal documentation
  • Good commercial awareness and understanding of tender processes
  • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
  • Proficient in MS Office and general IT systems

Personal Attributes

  • Detail-oriented with a high standard of work
  • Self-motivated with good time management skills
  • Proactive and able to solve problems independently
  • Collaborative team player with a flexible approach

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 - £60,000
Closing date