Pre-Construction Manager (MEP)

A reputable and thriving building services engineering contractor, headquartered in Northern Ireland, is looking for a Pre-Construction Manager to join their team. This progressive and dynamic company has seen consistent growth, delivering projects across residential, hospitality, education, commercial, and healthcare sectors. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, they have built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions.

Your new role:

• Review contract documents post-award (Employer's requirements, Tender RFIs, Construction programs, Tender returns, qualifications).
• Liaise with estimating to ensure all relevant information is captured in tender handover files.
• Identify items needing design development (e.g., VE).
• Set up trackers and agree timelines with the client, design, and commercial teams, ensuring early closure and proper documentation.
• Engage with the client from tender acceptance, serving as the primary contact during the pre-construction phase.
• Assist the commercial team in finalising contracts early and report progress to the Head of Pre-Construction.
• Attend design meetings to monitor progress, identify issues, and assist in resolving them to avoid delays.
• Identify elements suitable for offsite fabrication and coordinate with internal teams to ensure feasibility within timelines and budgets.
• Provide regular updates to the operations manager on design and contractual progress, assisting in team setup at the correct stage.
• Provide regular internal and external reports on design progress, commercial/contractual progress, and risks/delays.
• Assist in appointing specialist subcontractors, ensuring they understand their responsibilities and help develop subcontract scope of works.
• Review subcontractor design proposals and close out VE options or elements needing design development.
• Ensure M&E design compliance with ERs and track changes for client sign-off.
• Assist the estimating team in promoting preconstruction abilities and negotiating major projects, including attending pre-tender meetings.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Minimum 5 GCSEs, including English & Maths.
• In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems (HVAC, plumbing, lighting, power distribution).
• 3+ years in a similar MEP role i.e. Project Manager / Contracts Manager.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Excellent organisation and planning skills, ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective time management.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.
• Goal-oriented, organised team player.

What you'll get in return:

You’ll join a progressive team within a company that champions creativity, recognises commitment, and fosters your career development. Offering a nurturing environment, excellent benefits, and the chance to contribute to varied, high-profile projects throughout the UK and Ireland. If you’re looking for a challenging yet rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development, this position is perfect for you.

Company Benefits:

• Cash Health Plan with Employee Assistance Programme.
• 4 x Salary Death in Service cover.
• Company Sick Pay Scheme, growing with service post-probation.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits.
• Paid professional subscriptions.
• Employee discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Active Social and Wellbeing Committees.
• Annual Health Checks.
• Full use of onsite gym.
• Long-service awards.
• Additional annual leave based on service.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Onsite parking.

If you’re interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn’t quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.