With the continued expansion of our award‑winning technical services business, Sudlows, we are looking to recruit a Pre‑construction Manager to join our successful team and develop their career in the field of mission critical engineering services. This role offers an opportunity to progress professionally while leading the pre‑construction phase of our data centre projects, working alongside a dedicated team and with support from senior management within our wider critical infrastructure group.
We have over 200 staff and have achieved recent growth with ongoing expansion plans. Sudlows are keen to recruit candidates who will be part of this ambition. We are an equal opportunities employer and value diversity in our workforce.
Role Purpose
As part of the Tier II Sudlows Critical Infrastructures Team, you will work within the Critical Infrastructures business, supporting the enquiry/bid phase and leading the pre‑construction phase of our Tier II projects alongside the Head of Projects and wider pre‑construction support teams. You will be working on projects with values up to £10m.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
* Supporting the pre‑construction team on enquiries and new opportunities, coordinating technical design, estimation and scope development.
* Leading the pre‑construction phase of awarded projects, from award to delivery handover.
* Ensuring that technical and pricing submission deadlines are met.
* Understanding the commercial performance requirements of project opportunities and ensuring that this is reflected at business sign‑off.
* Providing continued support, where required, to the delivery and operational teams.
* Leading and coordinating design development through RIBA Stages 3 – 5.
* Proactively identifying opportunities for value engineering.
* Ensuring that technical designs and solutions comply with relevant industry and/or client standards.
* Managing and mitigating commercial and design risk during the early stages of project development.
* Chairing design workshops and design team meetings throughout the pre‑construction phase.
* Attending and hosting on‑site meetings, project walk‑throughs and site surveys.
* Managing stakeholders including clients, consultants, external design partners and specialist subcontractors during the pre‑construction phase.
* Working with the procurement team as required to manage the procurement of essential equipment and services during the pre‑construction phase.
* Developing pre‑construction and tender programmes for accurate project management resource planning and costs.
Skills and Qualifications
* Qualification (bachelor’s degree, HNC/HND etc.) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
* Based in or around Manchester, willing to travel and have full working rights in the UK.
* Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in M&E engineering, ideally from a critical infrastructure.
* Experience with AutoCAD/Revit – beneficial but not essential.
* Experience with programming software (ASTA PowerProject, P6, MS Project) – beneficial but not essential.
* Competent in Microsoft Packages including Word, Outlook, Powerpoint and Excel.
* Able to work within a team environment, prioritise tasks and manage time to meet deliverable deadlines.
* Experience with data centre installations preferable but not essential.
Skills & Competencies
* Technical knowledge of M&E systems, design principles and installation practices.
* Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with meticulous attention to detail.
* Proven ability to work effectively in a team‑oriented environment and create/maintain strong working relationships.
* Able to prioritise, manage and organise tasks to meet deadlines.
* Exercise straightforward technical or professional judgement using Company values, policy and procedures to guide actions and decisions.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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