MEP Pre-Construction Engineer

Collen Construction; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Collen Construction is seeking an MEP Pre-Construction Engineer to support bid activities. The role involves technical and design review, commercial compliance, tender preparation and pre-construction support across sectors in Ireland.

The candidate may be ex-trades (Mechanical or Electrical) with supervisory experience in MEP capacity. You will liaise with design teams and MEP sub-contractors, organize meetings, track bid progress, evaluate submissions and ensure compliance with client specs

Qualifications

• The successful candidate can be ex-trades (Mechanical or Electrical).
• Experience as project supervisor or above in mechanical or electrical capacity.
• Understanding of MEP systems and commissioning.

Responsibilities

• To liaise with design teams and MEP sub-contractors during the bid process
• Ensure MEP sub-contractors receive information to progress bids
• Organise meetings with MEP sub-contractors and design teams as required
• Track progress of MEP sub-contractors against bid deadlines
• Provide pre-construction team with up-to-date bid reports
• Regularly check bid documentation and update MEP sub-contractors
• Evaluate MEP bid submissions for technical and commercial conformity
• Review client specs, drawings, and tender docs to support competitive bids
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers and design teams for constructability
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers and vendors for pricing
• Identify risks, cost drivers and value engineering opportunities
• Support pre-construction planning and tender presentations
• Maintain detailed bid assumptions and calculations
• Ensure compliance with standards and regulations
• Advise on procurement strategy
• Be aware of different building contracts in use
• Understand health and safety regulations implications
• Work independently while meeting deadlines
• Help grow the supply chain by meeting suppliers and diversifying procurement

Skills

MEP Pre-Construction

Bid management

Pricing & costings

Team collaboration

Tools

Digital construction tools

Job description

We are seeking an MEP Pre-Construction Engineer to work within our Pre-Construction Department in supporting our bid activities. This is a technical role involving technical and design review, technical and commercial compliance, tender and analytical report preparation, and pre-construction support for MEP Pre-Construction department across all sectors within the business.

The successful candidate can be ex-trades (Mechanical or Electrical), Building Services Engineering / Mechanical or Electrical engineering

Worked as project supervisor or above in a Mechanical or Electrical capacity

Understanding of Mechanical and Electrical systems and Mechanical and Electrical Commissioning

Key Requirements:

• The ability to work as part of a team to manage MEP Pre-Construction activities
• Good working knowledge of Mechanical & Electrical work packages
• Experience working on large-scale projects is an advantage

Key Responsibilities:

Reporting to the MEP Pre-Construction Lead, your key responsibilities are:

• To liaise with design teams and MEP sub-contractors both during and after the bid process
• Ensure MEP sub-contractors receive the information needed to progress the MEP bid in accordance with the bid documents
• Organise meetings with the MEP sub-contractors and design teams where required
• Track the progress of MEP sub-contractors against the bid deadlines
• Provide the pre-construction team with up-to-date reports on current MEP bid developments
• Regularly check updated bid documentation and update the MEP sub-contractors
• Evaluate MEP bid submissions for non-conformity from MEP contractors both technically and commercially
• Review client specifications, drawings, and tender documentation in assisting the team produce competitive bids
• Collaborate with project managers, engineers, and design teams to ensure constructability and feasibility
• Liaise with subcontractors, suppliers, and vendors to obtain accurate pricing
• Identify risks, cost drivers and opportunities for value engineering
• Support pre-construction planning and tender presentations
• Maintain detailed documentation of all bid assumptions and calculations
• Ensure compliance with company standards, quality requirements and relevant regulations
• Advising on procurement strategy
• Maintaining awareness of the different building contracts in current use
• Understanding the implications of health and safety regulations
• The ability to work independently, while meeting strict deadlines
• Assisting with growing the supply chain by meeting suppliers and diversifying our approach to procurement

Why Collen:

Work as part of a diverse team delivering exceptional quality work. Work on projects and with colleagues across Europe, growing and developing the business

Join an established business with over 200 years’ experience delivering construction projects

Opportunity to be involved in some of the most exciting projects across Europe, working with engaged enthusiastic colleagues and for some of the biggest global brands

Summary of skills:

Willingness to take ownership of the compilation of complex bids

Exceptional technical understanding of MEP systems

A high attention to detail

Good understanding of digital construction tools

Thrive in a busy environment whilst working on multiple projects simultaneously

Deadline driven with strong and effective time management skills

Ability to multitask and priorities workload

Commercial awareness will be an advantage

Strong time management and communication skills are essential to this role, as well as computer literacy and the ability to prepare reports and administer the necessary paperwork.

As a member of the pre-construction team, you will be required to have an open and adaptable approach to developing solutions, together with excellent communication and collaboration skills. You will be a key member of the preconstruction team, shaping project win strategy. You will work with local resources, regional commercial teams and the estimating department based in Dublin.

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