MEP Commercial Manager - Pre-Construction

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer days

Flexible working

Hybrid working options

Job summary

McLaughlin & Harvey Ltd is seeking a Building Services Commercial Manager – Pre-Construction to lead MEP estimating and tender activities on high-value UK projects. You will work closely with clients, design teams, and subs to craft competitive submissions and profitable bids.

The role requires NEC experience, Chartered status or degree, and strong commercial and negotiation skills. Hybrid working options and a competitive benefits package are available across the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Chartered status or degree or relevant practical experience.
• NEC experience is preferred.
• High levels of organisational skills and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Confident decision-making ability.
• Experience in pre-construction MEP estimating and tender processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Pre-Construction MEP Estimating for tender bids with internal/external clients.
• Ensure highly competitive, well-resourced MEP tender costs and quality submissions.
• Lead negotiations on MEP tenders, bids and proposals when directed.
• Price from first principles and procure subs/material quotes.
• Maintain compliance with management systems and pre-qualification of sub-contractors.
• Coordinate with Senior Management and various stakeholders during tender periods.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Self-motivated

Deadline-driven

Decision making

Education

Chartered status or Degree

Job description

Build your Future with Us!

We are a forward-thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. Our values We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other.

As our business continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking a Building Services Commercial Manager to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects.

Why join us?

• Exciting Projects – Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy
• Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development
• Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
• Competitive Package – Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits with volunteering days, and flexible and hybrid working options

What you will be doing

The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills. The Building Services Commercial Manager – Pre-Construction shall be responsible for Pre-Construction MEP Estimating, working closely and directly with internal/external clients, other disciplines and teams from project inception, accountable and responsible for all financial and estimating aspects of the MEP section of tender bids.

To ensure highly competitive, carefully resourced, analysed MEP tender costs and preparing quality submissions to clients. To work within Frameworks evaluating negotiated contracts. To be aware of company targets for new orders and aim to better them with profitable successful bids.

The responsibilities include:

• To prepare and review MEP tenders being processed in the Estimating department
• To liaise with Senior Management and obtain their input into tenders, offers and proposals.
• To lead negotiations in relation to MEP tenders, offers and proposals, when directed to by the Estimating Director/Pre-Construction Director.
• Sound knowledge of MEP Estimating.
• Ensure design information is compliant with ER’s
• Compile value engineering schedules
• Price from first principles, procurement of subs/materials quotes.
• Take ownership of MEP tenders from receiving the documents through to adjudication of tenders.
• Meet and engage with MEP Supply Chain during the tender process period
• Fulfil the role of MEP Estimator on projects, managing all MEP estimating elements with interface with suppliers, clients and across our commercial, operations and project functions
• Assessment and recording of the likely competition when tendering.
• Requesting further information from Client/Design Team and arrange meeting if required.
• Attend handover meeting and brief team on the MEP section of the tender bid.
• Ensure sub-contractors are pre-qualified in accordance with management systems.
• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.
• Run multiple projects at any one time at different stages, cost plan, design. feasibility, competitive tender.
• Excellent construction technology knowledge.
• MEP Subcontract analysis and comparisons.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Either Chartered status, Degree qualified or relevant appropriate practical experience

Experience

• Construction Experience
• Sound Commercial Awareness
• NEC experience
• High levels of organisational skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Confident decision-making ability

Join us on our journey to #BuildingTogetherUnlockingPotential

McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work.