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Pre-Construction Manager
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 55,000 - 70,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Pre-Construction Manager
Location: Manchester, UK – travel required
Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent
Salary: £55,000-£70,000
Company Overview:
A rapidly growing, award-winning technical services business operating across the UK is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to join their critical infrastructure team. With over 200 staff and ongoing expansion plans, the company values diversity and is an equal opportunities employer.
Role Purpose:
You will support and lead the pre-construction phase of Tier II projects (values up to £10m), working closely with the Head of Projects and pre-construction team. This role provides an excellent opportunity for career development in mission critical engineering services, particularly in data centre projects.
Key Responsibilities:
* Support the pre-construction team on enquiries, technical design, estimation, and scope development.
* Lead the pre-construction phase of awarded projects from award to delivery handover.
* Ensure technical and pricing submission deadlines are met.
* Manage commercial performance requirements and ensure alignment with business sign-off.
* Provide support to delivery and operational teams as needed.
* Lead and coordinate design development through RIBA Stages 3–5.
* Identify opportunities for value engineering.
* Ensure technical designs comply with industry and client standards.
* Manage and mitigate commercial and design risk during early project stages.
* Chair design workshops and team meetings.
* Attend and host on-site meetings, walk-throughs, and site surveys.
* Manage stakeholders including clients, consultants, design partners, and subcontractors.
* Collaborate with procurement on essential equipment and services.
* Develop pre-construction and tender programmes for resource planning and costs.
Experience & Qualifications:
* Degree, HNC, or HND in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (or related discipline).
* Minimum 5 years’ progressive M&E engineering experience, ideally in critical infrastructure.
* Experience with AutoCAD/Revit and project scheduling software (ASTA Powerproject, P6, MS Project) is beneficial but not essential.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel).
* Data centre installation experience is desirable but not essential.
Skills & Competencies:
* Strong technical knowledge of M&E systems, design principles, and installation practices.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
* Proven ability to work effectively in a team and maintain strong relationships.
* Ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
* Sound technical judgement and decision-making within company policies.
What We Offer:
* Competitive salary £55,000–£70,000 per annum.
* Professional training and long-term career development opportunities.
* Exposure to award-winning projects and the latest data centre technologies.
Additional Information:
* Full UK working rights required.
* Willingness to travel as needed.
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