Pre Construction Manager
Job in
Bristol, Bristol County, BS1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-08-27
Listing for:
Bond Recruit Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-27
Job specializations:
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Construction
Estimator, Procurement / Purchasing, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor -
Engineering
Estimator, Procurement / Purchasing, Civil Engineering, Quantity Surveyor
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Salary:
Up to £70,000 + Package
Sector:
Commercial Fit-Out / Design & Build
We are recruiting for an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join a successful and growing design & build contractor.
This is a key role taking projects from initial client brief through tender, pre-construction and into delivery. You will work closely with clients, subcontractors and the construction team to ensure projects are commercially sound, accurately costed and ready for a smooth handover to site.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
* Preparing subcontractor tender packages and managing tender returns
* Analysing and negotiating subcontractor quotations
* Producing cost plans, estimates and project specifications
* Reviewing client briefs and identifying project requirements
* Coordinating subcontractors for site surveys and tender preparation
* Value engineering designs to achieve the best commercial solution
* Supporting client pitches, presentations and pre-contract negotiations
* Preparing and managing pre-construction programmes
* Coordinating Planning, Building Control and Licence to Alter submissions
* Ensuring drawings and specifications comply with Building Regulations and CDM requirements
* Negotiating and placing subcontractor packages
* Managing variations and supporting final account negotiations
* Handing projects over effectively to the construction delivery team
About You
We are looking for someone with:
* Strong pre-construction and commercial experience
* Experience with in commercial fit-out, office fit-out or Design & Build
* Good cost planning, estimating and value engineering knowledge
* Experience managing subcontractor tender packages
* Good understanding of JCT contracts
* Strong negotiation and communication skills
* Competency with Excel, Word and Microsoft Project
* Ideally 5+ years' experience within the construction industry
This would suit an experienced Pre-Construction Manager, Commercial Manager, Senior Estimator or Quantity Surveyor with a strong pre-contract background looking to take ownership of projects from initial enquiry through to construction
Additional Information / Benefits
Plus Package
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