Contractor manager

JR United Kingdom; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the M&E contracting sector is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to oversee the preconstruction phase of various projects. This role involves managing client relationships, ensuring compliance with specifications, and coordinating project teams to ensure successful transitions to construction. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in pre-construction roles and a strong understanding of Electrical & Mechanical installations.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a pre-construction or related role.
• Strong understanding of Electrical & Mechanical installations.

Responsibilities

• Managing the preconstruction process for assigned projects.
• Collaborating with clients, designers, and project teams.
• Overseeing bid management and reviewing negotiated tenders.

Skills

Electrical & Mechanical installations

Client collaboration

Project management

Education

Pre-construction experience

Tools

Trimble/Amtech Estimating software

Job description

Role: Pre-Construction Manager

Location: Full-time

With over four decades of experience, our client is a specialist M&E contractor delivering major projects across multiple sectors, including Industrial, Logistics, Data Centres, Healthcare, Commercial, and more. They pride themselves on providing full building services solutions, from design to installation and ongoing maintenance, and have successfully delivered large-scale projects in the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe.

They are now looking for a Pre-Construction Manager to join their team, playing a key role in managing multiple projects in the preconstruction stage and ensuring a smooth transition to construction.

1. Managing the preconstruction process for assigned projects, ensuring a seamless transition into construction.
2. Collaborating with clients, designers, architects, and project teams to build strong relationships and drive successful project outcomes.
3. Overseeing bid management and reviewing negotiated tenders.
4. Supporting business development by delivering client presentations.
5. Planning preconstruction and project-specific setup, working closely with the estimating team.
6. Ensuring compliance with design specifications and project requirements.
7. Attending early planning meetings with clients to align expectations.
8. Coordinating preconstruction and cost planning input.
9. Supporting site-based Project Managers and management teams.
10. Reviewing and contributing to project progress reports.
11. Negotiating subcontractor packages and major plant procurement.
12. Developing commissioning and test plans in collaboration with project teams.
13. Assisting with handover and project closeout processes.

Minimum Requirements:

• Extensive experience in a pre-construction or related role.
• Strong understanding of Electrical & Mechanical installations.
• Proficiency in Trimble/Amtech Estimating software.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within the construction industry.