Job type
PermanentLocation
BanbridgeWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Building ServicesIndustry
ConstructionPay
Excellent Salary & Benefits
Pre-Construction Manager (MEP) - Leading Building Services Contractor - Banbridge
Your new company
A reputable and thriving building services engineering contractor, headquartered in Northern Ireland, is looking for a Pre-Construction Manager to join their team. This progressive and dynamic company has seen consistent growth, delivering projects across residential, hospitality, education, commercial, and healthcare sectors. With a strong commitment to innovation and excellence, they have built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality, sustainable solutions. Their diverse portfolio showcases their ability to handle complex and large-scale projects, making them a leader in the industry.
Your new role
- Review contract documents post-award (Employer’s requirements, Tender RFIs, Construction programs, Tender returns, qualifications).
- Liaise with estimating to ensure all relevant information is captured in tender handover files.
- Identify items needing design development (e.g., VE).
- Set up trackers and agree timelines with the client, design, and commercial teams, ensuring early closure and proper documentation.
- Engage with the client from tender acceptance, serving as the primary contact during the pre-construction phase.
- Assist the commercial team in finalising contracts early and report progress to the Head of Pre-Construction.
- Attend design meetings to monitor progress, identify issues, and assist in resolving them to avoid delays.
- Identify elements suitable for offsite fabrication and coordinate with internal teams to ensure feasibility within timelines and budgets.
- Provide regular updates to the operations manager on design and contractual progress, assisting in team setup at the correct stage.
- Provide regular internal and external reports on design progress, commercial/contractual progress, and risks/delays.
- Assist in appointing specialist subcontractors, ensuring they understand their responsibilities and help develop subcontract scope of works.
- Review subcontractor design proposals and close out VE options or elements needing design development.
- Ensure M&E design compliance with ERs and track changes for client sign-off.
- Assist the estimating team in promoting preconstruction abilities and negotiating major projects, including attending pre-tender meetings.
- Minimum 5 GCSEs, including English & Maths.
- In-depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems (HVAC, plumbing, lighting, power distribution).
- 3+ years in a similar MEP role i.e. Project Manager / Contracts Manager
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent organisation and planning skills, ability to meet deadlines.
- Effective time management.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work well with management and staff at all levels.
- Goal-oriented, organised team player.
What you'll get in return
You’ll join a progressive team within a company that champions creativity, recognises commitment, and fosters your career development. Offering a nurturing environment, excellent benefits, and the chance to contribute to varied, high-profile projects throughout the UK and Ireland. If you're looking for a challenging yet rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development, this position is perfect for you.
Company Benefits:
- Cash Health Plan with Employee Assistance Programme.
- 4 x Salary Death in Service cover.
- Company Sick Pay Scheme, growing with service post-probation.
- Enhanced maternity/paternity benefits.
- Paid professional subscriptions.
- Employee discounts.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Active Social and Wellbeing Committees.
- Annual Health Checks.
- Full use of onsite gym.
- Long-service awards.
- Additional annual leave based on service.
- Training and development opportunities.
- Onsite parking
What you need to do now
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