Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager

Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager

Full-Time 63000 - 85000 £ / year (est.) No working from home possible
White Recruitment

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Lead mechanical pre-construction processes and manage tender submissions for exciting projects.
  • Company: Join a well-established M&E contractor with a supportive culture.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus potential, and increasing holiday days.
  • Other info: Clear progression opportunities into senior roles within a dynamic environment.
  • Why this job: Shape high-value projects and advance your career in a strategic role.
  • Qualifications: Experience in mechanical services and strong communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 63000 - 85000 £ per year.

We are working with a well-established and growing M&E contractor who are looking to appoint a Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone from a pre-construction or estimating background who is looking to step into a more strategic, client-facing role.

You’ll play a key part in securing and shaping projects from early engagement through to handover to delivery teams, working across a diverse portfolio including commercial, residential, healthcare, and mixed-use developments.

The Role

  • Lead the mechanical pre-construction process from tender through to project award
  • Manage and coordinate tender submissions, ensuring competitiveness and accuracy
  • Review drawings, specifications, and client requirements
  • Work closely with estimators, design teams, and supply chain partners
  • Attend client meetings and contribute to bid strategy and value engineering
  • Identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving solutions
  • Support the transition from pre-construction to project delivery

About You

We’re open to a range of backgrounds, including:

  • Mechanical Estimators
  • Senior Estimators
  • Pre-Construction Engineers or Managers
  • Design & Build / Bid professionals within M&E

You’ll ideally have:

  • Experience within mechanical building services (HVAC, pipework, etc.)
  • A strong understanding of pre-construction / tendering processes
  • Commercial awareness and the ability to interpret technical information
  • Good communication skills and confidence working with clients
  • A proactive and collaborative approach

What’s on Offer

  • Total salary 63,000 – 85,000
  • Base salary 55,000 – 65,000
  • Bonus 7,000 – 20,000 depending on gross profit
  • Office-based
  • 20 days holiday increasing to 25 days with service
  • Clear progression into senior pre-construction or leadership roles
  • Opportunity to work on high-value, technically interesting projects
  • Supportive and forward-thinking company culture

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We think you need these skills to ace Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager

Mechanical Building Services
Pre-Construction Processes
Tendering Processes
Project Management
Client Engagement
Cost-Saving Solutions
Risk Identification