Pre-Construction Manager

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!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

28-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English