Pre-Construction Manager

HVAC Recruitment Limited; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK provider of critical engineering services seeks a driven Pre-Construction Manager for their Infrastructure team. This key leadership role involves managing pre-construction activities, estimating, and business development. The successful candidate will engage with clients and lead a team to drive growth and quality in service delivery.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Pension

Healthcare

Life Insurance

Holidays

Sick Pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pricing MEP building services.
• Strong track record in business development and pre-construction strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead work-winning activities from business development to contract award.
• Develop and implement a pre-construction strategy aligned with business goals.
• Manage a team of estimators ensuring accurate and competitive costing.

Skills

Business Development

Bid Management

Proposal Writing

Stakeholder Engagement

Team Leadership

Commercial Risk Management

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

Job Description

Pre-Construction Manager

Burton upon Trent (with travel to Bury St Edmunds)

Up to £75,000 + £7,000 Car

37.5 per week

About the Role

A leading UK provider of critical engineering services is seeking a driven and experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join their Infrastructure team. With a strong presence across the Defence, Retail, Rail, Commercial, Industrial, and Healthcare sectors, the company delivers multi-disciplinary M&E projects throughout England.

This is a key leadership role responsible for managing all pre-construction activity including estimating, bid writing, and business development support. Working closely with the Operations Director and senior leadership, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company’s growth strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead work-winning activities from business development through to contract award and handover to operations.
• Develop and implement a pre-construction strategy aligned with business goals, focused on quality and profitability.
• Engage with potential clients to promote and tailor engineering service offerings, including mechanical and electrical engineering, data and network solutions, process systems, panel manufacturing, and general building services.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, needs, and new opportunities across various sectors.
• Manage a team of estimators (2 Electrical, 2 Mechanical) ensuring accurate and competitive costing.
• Drive value engineering and cost efficiencies at the tender stage.
• Support commercial and risk management functions during the bidding process.
• Produce high-quality presentations and compelling written proposals that highlight the company’s unique strengths and capabilities.
• Oversee the Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system, maintaining data integrity and accuracy.
• Lead all Pre-Qualification Questionnaire (PQQ) submissions in collaboration with SHEQ and operational teams.
• Build and maintain a healthy sales pipeline aligned with strategic business objectives.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in pricing MEP building services, including LV & HV infrastructure, lighting, power, data networks, HVAC, LTHW, and renewable technologies (desirable).
• Strong track record in business development, bid management, and pre-construction strategy.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Exceptional proposal writing skills with the ability to articulate technical and value propositions clearly.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams effectively.
• Skilled in identifying and managing commercial risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Proficient in CRM systems and pipeline management.
• A proactive, self-motivated professional with a passion for quality and innovation.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence and have access to a car

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Up to £75,000 per annum
• Car Allowance: £6,600 per annum
• Pension: 6% employer contribution
• Healthcare: Private medical cover (couple)
• Life Insurance: 4x annual salary
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Sick Pay: 4 weeks full pay, followed by 4 weeks half pay
• Probationary Period: 6 months
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Notice Period: 3 months

If you’re an experienced Pre-Construction Manager looking to join a forward-thinking engineering organization with a strong reputation and exciting growth plans, we’d love to hear from you.