Pre Construction Manager
CV-LibraryB37, Bickenhill, SolihullpermanentPosted: 24 September 2026
Apply NowPreconstruction Manager – Engineering Services (M&E / Building Services). A leading Building Services / M&E contractor is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to support work‑winning activity across the Midlands. This role covers the full preconstruction lifecycle — opportunity qualification, bid management, tender strategy, client engagement and contract handover.
You’ll coordinate multidisciplinary teams across estimating, design, planning, commercial and operations, producing technically strong, commercially robust and client‑focused tender submissions.
This is a key regional role with genuine influence over work‑winning strategy, bid quality, and preconstruction process improvement.
Key Responsibilities,
* Lead tenders from initial qualification through to contract award, developing bid programmes and managing compliant, compelling submissions.
* Coordinate estimating, design, planning, commercial and operational inputs to deliver well‑structured, competitive bids.
* Act as primary client contact throughout the bid process, building strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
* Develop commercially robust tender strategies, identifying risks, opportunities and value‑engineering options.
* Ensure seamless handover to delivery teams, capturing commitments, lessons learned and driving continuous improvement across preconstruction.
What you’ll need to succeed,
* Experienced Preconstruction Manager / Bid Manager within an M&E contractor or Building Services Engineering environment.
* Proven track record delivering bids in healthcare, education, commercial, justice or public sector projects.
* Strong understanding of estimating, design management, planning, commercial principles and construction procurement routes.
* Confident managing multiple tenders simultaneously and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
* Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts, two‑stage tenders and framework procurement is advantageous.
* HNC/HND/Degree in Building Services Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline. Professional memberships (CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, APM) desirable.
What you’ll get in return?
* Competitive package (circa £85,000 per annum), car / allowance (circa £6,100), 26 days AL, 2 volunteer days per annum, 8% matched pension, and various benefits there on as assumed of a national business.
Interested? Click APPLY and contact Vic Bekker @ Bekk R Solutions for a confidential chat
You’ll coordinate multidisciplinary teams across estimating, design, planning, commercial and operations, producing technically strong, commercially robust and client‑focused tender submissions.
This is a key regional role with genuine influence over work‑winning strategy, bid quality, and preconstruction process improvement.
Key Responsibilities,
* Lead tenders from initial qualification through to contract award, developing bid programmes and managing compliant, compelling submissions.
* Coordinate estimating, design, planning, commercial and operational inputs to deliver well‑structured, competitive bids.
* Act as primary client contact throughout the bid process, building strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
* Develop commercially robust tender strategies, identifying risks, opportunities and value‑engineering options.
* Ensure seamless handover to delivery teams, capturing commitments, lessons learned and driving continuous improvement across preconstruction.
What you’ll need to succeed,
* Experienced Preconstruction Manager / Bid Manager within an M&E contractor or Building Services Engineering environment.
* Proven track record delivering bids in healthcare, education, commercial, justice or public sector projects.
* Strong understanding of estimating, design management, planning, commercial principles and construction procurement routes.
* Confident managing multiple tenders simultaneously and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
* Excellent communication, presentation and stakeholder management skills.
* Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts, two‑stage tenders and framework procurement is advantageous.
* HNC/HND/Degree in Building Services Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline. Professional memberships (CIBSE, CIOB, RICS, APM) desirable.
What you’ll get in return?
* Competitive package (circa £85,000 per annum), car / allowance (circa £6,100), 26 days AL, 2 volunteer days per annum, 8% matched pension, and various benefits there on as assumed of a national business.
Interested? Click APPLY and contact Vic Bekker @ Bekk R Solutions for a confidential chat