Pre Construction Manager in Bristol

Energy Jobline ZR; West of England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare

Travel expenses / allowance

Ongoing professional development

Career progression

High-profile projects

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join our Bristol-based team. You will guide projects through early stages, turning client concepts into commercially viable, buildable plans and partnering with estimating, commercial and design teams to develop robust proposals.

Ideal candidates have a QS/commercial background with proven pre-construction and value-engineering experience in office fit-out or interiors, and strong client-facing skills across a range of

Qualifications

• Background in Quantity Surveying or Commercial Management.
• Strong experience in commercial office fit-out, refurbishment or interiors.
• Experience with main contractor or design & build fit-out contractor.
• Strong knowledge of estimating, cost planning and procurement.
• Good understanding of design development and buildability.
• Experience managing tenders from enquiry to handover.
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills.
• Ability to collaborate across commercial, design and operational teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects through pre-construction and tender stages.
• Review client briefs, drawings, specifications and tender information.
• Develop project budgets, cost plans and commercial proposals.
• Work with estimating and commercial teams to ensure accurate pricing.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and cost efficiencies.
• Coordinate subcontractor/supplier enquiries and quotations.
• Support procurement strategy and early package engagement.
• Collaborate with design teams to ensure viable and buildable proposals.
• Identify commercial, programme and delivery risks before construction.
• Attend client meetings, tender interviews and presentations.
• Coordinate information between design, commercial and operations teams.
• Support handover of secured projects to delivery teams.

Skills

Quantity Surveying background

Commercial management

Pre-construction experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in QS / related field

Tools

Estimating software (CostX)

Job description

Job DescriptionPre-Construction Manager – Commercial Fit-Out Location: Bristol Sector: Commercial Fit-Out / Desnign & Build Position: Pre-Construction Manager Employment: Permanent We are working with an established and highly regarded commercial workplace design and build contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join their London team. The business specialises in delivering high-quality CAT A, CAT A+ and CAT B commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects, working with clients from the initial concept and feasibility stages through pre-construction, design, commercial management and ultimately project delivery. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong commercial or Quantity Surveying background who has progressed, or is looking to progress, into a broader Pre-Construction Manager position. The Role As Pre-Construction Manager, you will take a key role in projects during the early stages, helping turn client requirements and design concepts into commercially viable, buildable projects. You will work closely with the estimating, commercial, design and operational teams to develop accurate proposals and ensure projects are properly planned before progressing to site.

Responsibilities

• Managing projects through the pre-construction and tender stages
• Reviewing client briefs, drawings, specifications and tender information
• Developing project budgets, cost plans and commercial proposals
• Working closely with estimating and commercial teams to ensure accurate project pricing
• Identifying opportunities for value engineering and cost efficiencies
• Managing subcontractor and supplier enquiries and analysing quotations
• Supporting procurement strategy and early package engagement
• Working alongside design teams to ensure proposals are commercially viable and buildable
• Identifying commercial, programme and delivery risks before construction
• Attending client meetings, tender interviews and project presentations
• Coordinating information between design, commercial and operational teams
• Supporting the handover of successfully secured projects into the delivery team

Ideal Candidate

The Candidate Ideally, we are looking for someone who started their career within Quantity Surveying or commercial management and has developed a strong understanding of the wider pre-construction process.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A background in Quantity Surveying, Commercial Management or Pre-Construction
• Strong experience within commercial office fit-out, refurbishment or interiors
• Experience working for a main contractor or design & build fit-out contractor
• Strong knowledge of estimating, cost planning and procurement
• Good understanding of design development and buildability
• Experience managing tenders from initial enquiry through to project handover
• Strong client-facing and presentation skills
• The ability to work collaboratively across commercial, design and operational teams

Benefits

• Company performance-related bonus
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Travel expenses / allowance where applicable
• Ongoing professional development and career progression
• Opportunity to work on high-profile commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across London
• Join an established, design-led business with a strong pipeline of projects
• Genuine opportunity to develop within the business and take greater responsibility across the pre-construction function

The successful candidate will be joining a progressive commercial interiors business delivering high-quality workplace projects across Bristol & Wales