At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the pre-construction process, managing tenders and collaborating with directors.
- Company: Rapidly-growing contractor in the South West with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Up to £65,000 salary, hybrid working, bonuses, and pension scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and autonomy.
- Why this job: Join a key role in shaping projects and making impactful decisions.
- Qualifications: Solid mechanical engineering background and experience in pre-construction or estimating.
The predicted salary is between 65000 - 65000 £ per year.
Preconstruction Manager | Bristol - hybrid | Permanent | Up to £65,000
Are you an experienced Construction/Pre-Construction Manager with a background in engineering? Looking to join a rapidly-growing contractor in a truly autonomous role? PT Renewables is supporting their long-standing client in the South West on their look for a Pre-Construction Manager.
This is a senior role, reporting directly to the directors, sitting at the heart of the business and playing a key part in how they price, pursue, and win new work.
The Role
- You'll take the lead on all pre-construction activity, owning the tender process end-to-end and working closely with the Director to assess, price, and submit bids across a varied project portfolio.
- Managing the full tender process from initial enquiry through to submission.
- Writing and coordinating bid and PQQ responses.
- Assessing the technical viability of opportunities and identifying any buildability or design concerns.
- Carrying out and reviewing mechanical take-offs from drawings and specifications.
- Providing technical input into pricing and submission documents.
- Ensuring a clear handover of pre-construction information to the delivery team.
- Keeping an accurate record of tender activity, pipeline, and outcomes.
- Feeding into go/no-go decisions with early-stage cost and programme input.
- Reporting regularly to the Director on bid status and commercial matters.
About you
- You'll need a solid mechanical engineering background and hands-on experience in pre-construction or estimating within the M&E sector.
- Competent in mechanical take-offs with the ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
- Experience reviewing and responding to contract documentation.
- Able to manage multiple tenders at once and work to firm deadlines.
The Package
- Up to £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Hybrid working in Bristol office.
- Bonus opportunities.
- Company pension.
Interested? Get in touch today to discuss the role in more detail.
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