M&E Pre-Construction Manager

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative and forward-thinking company is seeking a Pre-Construction Manager to join their Birmingham office. This role offers the chance to work on diverse projects in residential, hospitality, and healthcare sectors. The successful candidate will be responsible for reviewing contract documents, coordinating with teams, and acting as the primary client contact throughout the pre-construction phase. With a salary around £70,000 and hybrid working options, this position provides a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a well-established contractor known for its steady growth and commitment to excellence.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Cash Health Plan including Employee Assistance Programme

4 x Salary Death in Service cover

Auto Enrolment company Pension scheme

Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits

Paid professional subscriptions

Cycle to Work Scheme

Corporate Gym discount for employees

Training and development opportunities

Active Social and Wellbeing Committees

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior PM or Preconstruction manager is essential.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

Responsibilities

• Review contract documents and coordinate with estimating team.
• Act as the primary contact with clients during pre-construction phase.
• Provide regular updates on design and contractual progress.

Skills

Project Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

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Birmingham, United Kingdom

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Construction

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Your new company

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established and successful multi-disciplinary building-services contractor, headquartered in Northern Ireland. This innovative and forward-thinking company has experienced steady growth, serving sectors such as residential, hospitality, education, commercial, and healthcare. With offices in Northern Ireland, London, Birmingham, Glasgow, and the Republic of Ireland, they have been established for over 60 years and recently achieved a turnover exceeding £80 million.

Your new role

We are looking for a Pre-Construction Manager to join the team at the Birmingham office. This position may require monthly travel to the Head Office in Northern Ireland for management meetings. Key responsibilities include:

• Reviewing contract documents such as Employer’s requirements, Tender RFIs, Construction programmes, Tender returns, and qualifications post-project award.
• Coordinating with the estimating team to ensure all pertinent information is included in the tender handover files.
• Identifying items such as VE or other elements requiring design development.
• Establishing trackers and agreeing on timelines with clients, design, and commercial teams.
• Acting as the primary point of contact with the client from tender acceptance through the pre-construction phase.
• Assisting the internal commercial team to finalise contracts as early as possible on each project.
• Attending internal and external design meetings to monitor progress and address issues to prevent delays.
• Identifying project elements that could benefit from offsite fabrication.
• Providing regular updates on design and contractual progress to the operations manager.
• Conducting early feasibility reviews to identify elements that may affect programme handover dates.
• Providing regular reports on design progress, contractual progress, and risks/delays.
• Assisting in the appointment of specialist sub-contractors and developing the subcontract scope of works.
• Reviewing subcontractor design proposals and resolving potential VE options.
• Promoting preconstruction capabilities and assisting in negotiating major projects.

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience in a similar role, such as a senior PM or Preconstruction manager.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
• Excellent organisational and planning skills, with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Effective time management skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with management and staff at all levels.
• Goal-oriented and organised team player.

What you'll get in return

• Salary around £70,000.
• Hybrid and flexible working options.
• 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Cash Health Plan including Employee Assistance Programme.
• 4 x Salary Death in Service cover.
• Auto Enrolment company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits.
• Paid professional subscriptions.
• Various employee discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Corporate Gym discount for employees.
• Branded clothing.
• Active Social and Wellbeing Committees.
• Annual Health Checks.
• Awards for long service.
• Additional annual leave based on length of service.
• Training and development opportunities.