Preconstruction Manager

VANRATH; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering contractor in Belfast is seeking a Preconstruction Manager to oversee the development of building services designs. The ideal candidate will have experience in preconstruction and a strong comprehension of M&E systems. With a salary range of £50,000 - £60,000, this role offers excellent benefits including competitive leave, pension, and private healthcare after one year of service.

Benefits

29 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Private healthcare after one year's service

On-site parking

Health & Wellbeing Committee

Death in Service benefit

Qualifications

• Proven experience in preconstruction or design management.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to lead design consultants and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of building services designs from concept to completion.
• Oversee Contractor Design Portions to ensure compliance.
• Lead design workshops and coordinate with delivery teams.

Skills

M&E design expertise

Contract management

BIM processes

Strong communication skills

Commercial awareness

Education

Degree or HNC/HND

Job description

Preconstruction Manager (Building Services)

Client

An exclusive opportunity for a Preconstruction Manager to join a leading mechanical and electrical engineering contractor based in Belfast. With a strong reputation for excellence across major commercial, healthcare, education, and industrial projects, Stothers are renowned for delivering innovative and fully integrated building services solutions throughout the UK and Ireland.

The Ideal Person

You will be an experienced Building Services professional with a background in preconstruction, design management, or contract management. Qualified to degree or HNC/HND level (or equivalent experience), you will have a strong technical understanding of M&E design, compliance, and BIM processes.

You'll be commercially aware, highly organised, and confident leading design consultants and internal teams to develop efficient, compliant, and cost-effective building services designs.

Responsibilities

• Managing the development of building services designs from concept through to completion.
• Engaging and managing design consultants and specialists, ensuring deliverables and timescales are achieved.
• Overseeing Contractor Design Portions (CDP) to develop robust and cost-effective technical solutions.
• Leading design workshops and attending project meetings as required.
• Ensuring compliance with Building Regulations, Standards, and Codes of Practice.
• Assisting in the preparation of cost plans and supporting commercially advantageous design and procurement strategies.
• Managing the BIM process in collaboration with the internal Revit team to produce fully coordinated installation models.
• Preparing and issuing technical submittals for client approval.
• Liaising with delivery teams throughout the design phase to provide updates on progress, programming, and commercial issues.
• Managing contracts during design, including applications, early warnings, and compensation events where applicable.

Remuneration

Competitive salary - £50,000 - £60,000 (DOE) + excellent company benefits including:

• 29 days annual leave (including statutory days) + additional days for long service
• Company pension scheme
• Private healthcare (after one year's service)
• On-site parking
• Health & Wellbeing Committee
• Death in Service benefit (2x final salary after one year's service)

For further information on this vacancy, or any other Building Services or Engineering Management role in Belfast or across Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Dan Orr in the strictest confidence.

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Benefits

Competitive Salary and Benefits