Preconstruction Maager - D&B Fit Outs

Pre-Construction Manager – Bristol Salary: Up to £80,000 + excellent benefits + commission

Location: Bristol / M4 Corridor / South Wales

Working: Home-based with regular site and client visits

A leading UK Design & Build fit-out contractor is looking for an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join its growing regional operation.

The role covers Bristol, the M4 corridor and South Wales , offering the flexibility to work from home while visiting live projects, client sites and prospective schemes.

The business specialises in office fit-out projects , with individual projects typically ranging from £550,000 to £2 million . Experience within D&B office fit-out is therefore essential.

The Role

As Pre-Construction Manager, you will take responsibility for several projects and tenders at different stages, working closely with clients, designers, subcontractors and the construction team.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing project costs, budgets and tender information from client requirements
• Managing subcontractor tender enquiries and reviewing returned prices
• Analysing and negotiating subcontractor quotations
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering and cost savings
• Coordinating subcontractor site surveys and reviewing scope of works
• Preparing specifications, tender documentation and pre-contract programmes
• Supporting client presentations and new business opportunities
• Coordinating Planning, Building Control and Licence to Alter requirements
• Working with the construction team to ensure a smooth project handover
• Negotiating subcontract packages, variations and final accounts where required
• Ensuring proposed works comply with relevant Building Regulations, Planning requirements and CDM obligations

About You

The successful candidate will have a strong pre-construction, estimating or commercial background within the fit-out sector.

Experience should include:

• Design & Build office fit-out
• Cost planning and estimating
• Subcontractor procurement and tender analysis
• Value engineering
• Pre-contract project management
• Client-facing communication and presentations
• Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office packages
• Knowledge of JCT contracts would be advantageous
• 5+ years' construction industry experience would be preferred

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established and highly regarded fit-out contractor at an exciting stage of its regional growth.

The company is looking to establish a permanent Bristol office in the near future, creating genuine opportunities for the successful candidate to progress into senior management and wider leadership positions as the operation develops.

The role offers a high level of autonomy, excellent earning potential and the flexibility to work predominantly from home while building a strong presence across the South West.

Salary: Up to £80,000 + excellent benefits + commission