Preconstruction Manager

Posted on 09 February 2026

£80,000 - £95,000/annum + package

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Job Description

Preconstruction Manager 

We’re working with a well-established, technically strong contractor delivering complex fit out and laboratory environments, and they are now looking to appoint a Preconstruction Manager to play a key role in shaping projects from the earliest stages.

This is a genuinely influential position, suited to someone who enjoys being involved before spades hit the ground, contributing to design development, buildability, sequencing and technical solutions, particularly where mechanical systems are critical to success.

Preconstruction Manager Job Description:

As Preconstruction Manager, you will sit at the heart of the bid and early design process, working closely with directors, designers, estimators and supply chain partners to turn concepts into deliverable, well-planned projects.

Preconstruction Manager Key Responsibilities:

• Leading the preconstruction and bid phase on fit out and laboratory projects

• Active involvement in design development, design coordination and technical reviews

• Providing early-stage buildability advice, programme input and risk mitigation

• Working closely with M&E consultants and subcontractors, with a particular focus on mechanical systems

• Supporting tender strategy, value engineering and contractor proposals

• Acting as a key point of contact for clients during preconstruction and early engagement phases

Preconstruction Manager Criteria: 

This role will suit someone who is technically confident, commercially aware and comfortable operating at the front end of complex projects.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Preconstruction Manager or Design Manager in a contractor environment

• Strong background in fit out projects, ideally within laboratory, life sciences, healthcare or technical environments

• A solid understanding of mechanical systems and how they influence design, cost and programme

• Experience working closely with designers and consultants during RIBA stages 2 to 4

• Confidence contributing to design discussions, rather than simply managing information

• A proactive, collaborative approach and the ability to influence outcomes early

Why This Role?

• A genuine design-influenced preconstruction role, not just bid administration

• Technically interesting projects with real complexity

• Opportunity to shape how projects are won and delivered

• Strong, collaborative team with a focus on quality and technical excellence

If you’re a preconstruction professional who enjoys technical detail, design involvement and early-stage influence, this is a role where your input will genuinely matter.

For a confidential conversation, get in touch or click apply now.

alexhaynes@oneway.co.uk

Contact

• Alex Haynes
• 02380981601
• alexhaynes@oneway.co.uk