Pre Construction Manager

Pre-Construction Manager – Refurbishment & Fit-Out Location: Bristol Salary: £50,000–£60,000 + Car Allowance + Excellent Package (Negotiable) Sector: Main Contracting – Refurbishment, Fit-Out, Student Accommodation & Hotels Projects: £3m–£15m The Company An outstanding opportunity has arisen for an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join a highly successful, forward-thinking national main contractor specialising in major refurbishment and fit-out projects.

With an impressive portfolio of repeat clients, the business has developed an excellent reputation for delivering complex refurbishment projects across the student accommodation, hospitality and commercial sectors. Typical projects range from £1m to £15m, with a particularly strong pipeline of schemes between £3m and £8m, including major refurbishments, conversions and projects within live, occupied environments.

This is a dynamic, commercially driven business with an entrepreneurial approach, an excellent team culture and ambitious plans for continued growth. Unlike some traditional main contractors, the company operates with a refreshing, energetic and collaborative approach, encouraging fresh ideas, innovation and individuals who genuinely want to make a difference.

Pre-Construction Manager – The Role This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key part of the pre-construction process, working closely with the Commercial Director, estimating team, Project Managers and clients.

The business is looking for someone who can bridge the gap between tendering and project delivery, ensuring projects are properly planned, programmed and commercially considered before they reach site. You will play a pivotal role in developing the construction strategy during the tender process, identifying opportunities, resolving potential problems and ensuring a smooth transition into the delivery phase.

With some projects operating to exceptionally tight programmes, particularly within the student accommodation sector, the ability to think quickly, make decisions and drive the process forward will be essential. Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate pre-construction activities from initial enquiry through tender submission, contract award and project handover.
• Undertake site visits to assess construction methodology, site constraints, access, logistics and programme requirements.
• Prepare and develop construction programmes, phasing strategies, sequencing and logistical plans.
• Work alongside estimating and commercial teams to develop competitive, commercially viable tender proposals.
• Coordinate input from design, commercial, operational and external consultant teams.
• Identify programme risks, buildability issues and opportunities for value engineering. ...

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