Job Description
Pre-construction Manager | Tier 1 Data Centre Projects | Manchester
Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 + £5k Car Allowance | Mon-Fri Office Based
Our client is a powerhouse in the M&E sector, currently managing a turnover of £125 million with individual Tier projects valued between £30m and £40m. Due to a massive period of expansion and a busy project pipeline, they are looking for a process-driven Pre-construction Manager to lead the technical bid stage for major critical infrastructure developments. This is an elite opportunity for a Project Manager or experienced Engineer to move into a strategic management role within a high-growth environment.
Why Join?:
* Rapid Career Progression: The current Head of Projects rose from PM to lead in just 4 years; the pathway to management here is clear and supported.
* Elite Project Portfolio: You will be the technical heartbeat of massive £40m data centre and critical infrastructure builds.
* Collaborative Culture: Work in a tight-knit, get-the-job-done environment where you actually bounce ideas off peers in the Chadderton office.
* Investment in You: The company fully funds management and mechanical/electrical courses to help you bridge any skill gaps.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead technical input during the bid stage to ensure project deliverables align with client specs and company capabilities.
* Chair client workshops and meetings to present technical solutions and manage the flow of information, including RFIs and TQs.
* Oversee design team meetings to coordinate multi-discipline services and mitigate risks at the earliest opportunity.
* Manage design and estimating resources to ensure all technical and pricing deadlines are met for director sign-off.
* Coordinate the detailed technical and commercial handover to the delivery team and support site-based queries.
Requirements:
* 5+ years of experience off-the-tools managing projects or construction within Building Services or Industrial (No domestic).
* Degree or HNC in Building Services, Construction, or M&E engineering.
* Strong electrical background with the ability to read and interpret complex schematics.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
The Process:
* Stage 1: A technical introductory conversation via Teams with the Head of Projects.
* Stage 2: A final face-to-face interview at the office with the Head of Projects and the Director. (If you are local, this can be condensed into a single-stage face-to-face).
If you are a process-oriented professional ready to lead the pre-construction phase for some of the UK’s largest data centres, please apply today!