M&E Pre-Construction Manager

Location Warrington
Discipline: M&E Pre-Construction Roles
Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 + benefits
Contact name: Mike Halliwell

Contact email: mike.halliwell@ravensearch.co.uk
Job ref: 3410017
Published: 22 days ago

Overview

Lead the front-end of complex building services projects with a trusted M&E contractor.

We’re working with a long-established mechanical and electrical contractor to find an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join their Warrington team. This is a full-time, permanent role paying £70,000 – £80,000 + benefits and is ideal for someone who thrives in the early stages of projects, shaping bids, leading design coordination, and setting delivery teams up for success.

If you’re commercially aware, technically confident, and know how to turn an enquiry into a fully costed, technically viable package, this could be a perfect next step.

About the Company

Our client is a respected M&E contractor with a long-standing presence in the North-West and beyond. With over 60 years of trading, they’ve built a strong reputation in the education, healthcare, commercial, and industrial sectors by delivering projects with care, consistency, and technical rigour.

They operate with a team-first mentality, where collaboration and accountability are part of day-to-day operations, and where the pre-construction function is truly valued.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Overseeing all front-end pre-construction activity for mechanical and electrical packages

  • Managing the design, estimating, and bid submission process for new projects

  • Coordinating with in-house teams, clients, and external consultants

  • Reviewing tender documentation and identifying technical and commercial risks

  • Leading design development from concept through to IFC

  • Supporting client presentations, interviews, and technical clarifications

  • Handing over to delivery teams with clear scopes, budgets, and programmes

  • Ensuring alignment with company capabilities and operational standards

Skills & Experience Required

  • Solid experience in a pre-construction or design & estimating leadership role within the M&E sector

  • Strong understanding of building services systems, design coordination, and delivery processes

  • Ability to lead bids and manage multi-disciplinary input under tight deadlines

  • Excellent communication skills, both technical and client-facing

  • Commercially astute with strong planning and documentation habits

  • Relevant qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Building Services Engineering

Benefits

  • Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 depending on experience

  • Comprehensive benefits package

  • Long-term role with real influence over project outcomes

  • Join a business with a proven track record and positive reputation

  • Collaborative team environment and supportive leadership

How to Apply

Apply within or contact Mike Halliwell directly on 07958016375 or at mike.halliwell@ravensearch.co.uk.