Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager

Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager
Location: Manchester
Salary: £63,000 – £85,000
Sector: M&E / Building Services
Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity
We are working with a well-established and growing M&E contractor who are looking to appoint a Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone from a pre-construction or estimating background who is looking to step into a more strategic, client-facing role.

You’ll play a key part in securing and shaping projects from early engagement through to handover to delivery teams, working across a diverse portfolio including commercial, residential, healthcare, and mixed-use developments.

The Role
As a Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager, you will:

• Lead the mechanical pre-construction process from tender through to project award
• Manage and coordinate tender submissions, ensuring competitiveness and accuracy
• Review drawings, specifications, and client requirements
• Work closely with estimators, design teams, and supply chain partners
• Attend client meetings and contribute to bid strategy and value engineering
• Identify risks, opportunities, and cost-saving solutions
• Support the transition from pre-construction to project delivery

About You
We’re open to a range of backgrounds, including:

• Mechanical Estimators
• Senior Estimators
• Pre-Construction Engineers or Managers
• Design & Build / Bid professionals within M&E

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience within mechanical building services (HVAC, pipework, etc.)
• A strong understanding of pre-construction / tendering processes
• Commercial awareness and the ability to interpret technical information
• Good communication skills and confidence working with clients
• A proactive and collaborative approach

What’s on Offer

• Total salary £63,000 – £85,000
• Base salary £55,000 – £65,000
• Bonus £7,000 – £20,000 depending on gross profit
• Office-based
• 20 days holiday increasing to 25 days with service
• Clear progression into senior pre-construction or leadership roles
• Opportunity to work on high-value, technically interesting projects
• Supportive and forward-thinking company culture

WR HVAC | M&E are #1 recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs.

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