Overview
Set projects up for success from day one.
We’re partnering with a respected M&E contractor in Warrington to recruit an M&E Pre-Construction Manager. This full-time, permanent role suits someone who enjoys turning briefs into buildable plans, coordinating design and estimating, and producing tenders that stand up on site as well as on paper.
A mechanical bias is preferred with a strong building services background.
About the Company
Our client delivers mechanical and electrical building services across healthcare, education, commercial and light industrial projects.
The culture is practical and supportive. Expectations are clear, feedback is direct, and pre-construction works closely with delivery so information flows and decisions stick.
What You’ll Be Doing
Leading pre-construction on a portfolio of M&E projects from enquiry to contract award
Coordinating inputs from estimating, design, BIM and operations to produce complete tenders
Reviewing drawings and specifications, running buildability checks, and closing out queries early
Preparing programmes, prelims, risk registers and method statements that are realistic and usable
Driving value engineering that protects performance, quality and maintenance access
Managing supplier and subcontractor enquiries and clarifications
Shaping bid strategy, authoring technical responses and presenting to clients
Planning clean handovers with clear scope, assumptions and deliverables
Skills & Experience Required
Strong background in M&E contracting within pre-construction, design management or estimating
Mechanical bias preferred with sound knowledge of HVAC, plantrooms, distribution and interfaces
Comfortable reviewing M&E designs and translating them into clear scope and programme
Good grasp of commercial considerations, prelims and typical NEC or JCT requirements
Working knowledge of BIM and common data environments such as ACC or SharePoint
Confident communicator who can align consultants, suppliers and internal teams
Organised, deadline-focused and careful with detail
Relevant qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Building Services preferred
Benefits
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 depending on experience
Full company benefits package
Steady regional pipeline with technically interesting work
Collaborative team with quick decisions and solid support
Real ownership of the front end so what you plan gets built as intended
How to Apply
Apply within or contact Mike Halliwell directly on 07958016375 or at mike.halliwell@ravensearch.co.uk.