Role: Pre-Construction Manager
Location: Wolverhampton, West Midlands
Employment type: Full time
With over four decades of experience, our client is a specialist M&E contractor delivering major projects across multiple sectors, including Industrial, Logistics, Data Centres, Healthcare, Commercial, and more. They pride themselves on providing full building services solutions, from design to installation and ongoing maintenance, and have successfully delivered large-scale projects in the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe.
They are now looking for a Pre-Construction Manager to join their team, playing a key role in managing multiple projects in the preconstruction stage and ensuring a smooth transition to construction.
What You’ll Be Doing:
* Managing the preconstruction process for assigned projects, ensuring a seamless transition into construction.
* Collaborating with clients, designers, architects, and project teams to build strong relationships and drive successful project outcomes.
* Overseeing bid management and reviewing negotiated tenders.
* Supporting business development by delivering client presentations.
* Planning preconstruction and project-specific setup, working closely with the estimating team.
* Ensuring compliance with design specifications and project requirements.
* Attending early planning meetings with clients to align expectations.
* Coordinating preconstruction and cost planning input.
* Assisting with pricing changes and budget adjustments as needed.
* Supporting site-based Project Managers and management teams.
* Reviewing and contributing to project progress reports.
* Negotiating subcontractor packages and major plant procurement.
* Developing commissioning and test plans in collaboration with project teams.
* Assisting with handover and project closeout processes.
What We’re Looking For:
* Extensive experience in a pre-construction or related role.
* Strong understanding of Electrical & Mechanical installations.
* Proficiency in Trimble/Amtech Estimating software.
* Degree in Engineering or a similar discipline.
* Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within the construction industry.