Preconstruction Manager – Commercial Fit-Out
📍 Location: Bristol
💷 Salary: £75,000 – £85,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Benefits
🕒 Type: Permanent, Full-Time
About the Role
Walker & Sloan are representing a well-established interior fit-out contractor looking to appoint a Preconstruction Manager to lead their front-end project strategy and coordination. This is a strategic role focused on taking projects from client enquiry through to construction start.
You’ll manage bids, coordinate design, programming, and estimating efforts, and act as the glue between client expectations and delivery feasibility.
Key Responsibilities
📐 Front-End Project Leadership
* Oversee all preconstruction activity, from initial brief to contract award
* Ensure full understanding of client needs and align delivery plans accordingly
* Translate early-stage designs into viable, buildable solutions
🤝 Client & Stakeholder Coordination
* Liaise with clients, designers, and commercial teams
* Lead internal pre-start meetings and project reviews
* Present preconstruction plans and risk assessments clearly and confidently
💼 Commercial & Technical Oversight
* Coordinate estimating and procurement strategies
* Ensure clarity on programme, design constraints, and scope
* Maintain accuracy of cost plans and risk registers
What We’re Looking For
✅ Proven experience in a Preconstruction Manager or Design Manager role within fit-out or construction
✅ Strong technical knowledge and commercial acumen
✅ Excellent communication and presentation skills
✅ Ability to lead cross-functional teams through early-stage project phases
✅ Proficient in Microsoft Office and project planning tools
What’s on Offer
💰 £75,000 – £85,000 basic salary
🚗 Car allowance
🎯 Bonus scheme
🏗 High-profile, design-led commercial fit-outs
📍 Central Bristol base
Apply Now
To play a key role in shaping some of the South West’s most exciting commercial interiors, contact Walker & Sloan for a confidential chat today