Pre-Contracts Manager (Building Services)

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Job information

  • Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Working arrangement: Hybrid
  • Salary: £65000 - £75000 per annum + Development + Progression + Bonus
  • Published: 24 July 2026

Pre-Contracts Manager (Building Services)

£65,000 – £75,000 + Company Benefits + Company Bonus + Development + Progression + Early finish on a Friday

Manchester – Hybrid

Are you a Pre-Contracts Manager from a Building Services or MEP background looking to take ownership of major projects where you will lead the tender and pre-contract process, influence project strategy and play a key role in securing high-value work for a growing contractor?

This building services company has seen continued success and rapid growth since its establishment in 1963. Specialising in complex MEP engineering projects across the Commercial, Healthcare, Education, Life Sciences, Heritage, Hospitality and Residential sectors, the business employs over 400 direct staff and subcontractors across offices in Northern Ireland and Ireland. Having built a strong reputation delivering high-profile projects throughout the UK and Ireland, they are now continuing their expansion across the UK.

In this role, you will take ownership of the full pre-contract process for major MEP projects, managing tenders from initial enquiry through to contract award. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, review technical documentation, develop winning bid strategies, manage procurement activities, identify commercial risks and value engineering opportunities, and work closely with clients, consultants and subcontractors to secure profitable projects.

This role would suit a Pre-Contracts Manager from a Building Services or MEP background looking for autonomy, career progression and the opportunity to play a pivotal role in winning landmark projects for a growing business.

The Role:

  • Lead the full pre-contract process for large-scale Building Services and MEP projects from enquiry through to contract award

  • Coordinate internal teams, consultants and subcontractors to produce competitive and technically compliant tender submissions

  • Review drawings, specifications and technical documentation to identify commercial risks, opportunities and value engineering solutions

  • Manage procurement activities and develop bid strategies to secure profitable projects

  • Build strong relationships with clients, consultants and suppliers throughout the tender process

  • Work Monday to Thursday 8:00am-5:00pm, with an early finish at 3:30pm on Fridays

The Person:

  • Pre-Contracts Manager with a Building Services / MEP background

  • Commutable to Manchester

Reference: BBBH26222A

Pre-Contracts Manager, Building Services, MEP, Pre-Construction, Tendering, Estimating, Bid Manager, Mechanical, Electrical, Procurement, Commercial, Value Engineering, Engineering, Construction, Manchester, Greater Manchester, North West, Bolton, Oldham, Stockport, Salford

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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