Pre Construction Manager

Pre Construction Manager

Bristol

Reporting to the Operations Director

1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading UK M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for a Pre Construction Manager.

To be successful in this role, you will have a proven track record in project management, particularly within the commercial sector or similar related projects with values up to £50M. You will lead client development, bid coordination, and proposal delivery across the region.

Key Experience Required

• Business Development
• Customer Management
• Bid Coordination
• Strong Communication / organisational skills
• Commercially focused

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a strong pipeline of opportunities with clients, contractors, consultants, and key stakeholders.
• Build and maintain strategic client relationships through networking, meetings, and business development activities.
• Coordinate high-quality tender submissions and support bid presentations, negotiations, and settlements.
• Work closely with estimating, design, and pre‑construction teams to deliver best‑in‑class proposals.
• Monitor CRM systems, reporting, customer feedback, and market opportunities to drive growth.

Requirements

• CSCS/SMSTS.
• Electrical or Mechanical Qualifications / an industry relevant City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or above.
• HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering desirable.
• Experience of working at a senior level on M&E projects, as well as ideally having had responsibility for full contract management.
• Effective communicator at all levels.
• Capability to accept responsibilities and accomplish project objectives in a timely manner.
• Good computer skills especially with Microsoft Office.
• Be aware of health and safety requirements and the continual assessment/control of risk.
• Able to develop and maintain good working relationships with key internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Package up to £85K
• Car Allowance / Salary Sacrificed Grant Company Car Scheme
• 26 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Private Medical Insurance
• Pension scheme matched up to 8%

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