Pre-Construction Manager (M&E / HVAC)

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Job information

  • Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £60000 - £65000 per annum + Bonus OTE £80K+ £6K Car Allowance
  • Published: 9 April 2026

Pre-Construction Manager (M&E / HVAC)
£60,000 – £65,000 ( Bonus OTE £80K+) £6K Car Allowance + Private Healthcare + Pay and Role Progression + Hybrid
Oldham, Manchester

Are you a Pre-Construction Manager, with a background in M&E or HVAC, looking to step into a role which you can truly make your own, for a rapidly growing organisation, where you will play a pivotal role and be recognised through a generous quarterly bonus?

Do you want to work for a well-established, rapidly growing and highly regarded M&E Consultancy, working within an expert team providing exceptional services on new builds, fit-outs, building refurbishments, or plant replacement projects in a plethora of sectors from healthcare to logistics?

You will be responsible for overseeing all pre-construction activities related to Mechanical & Electrical projects. You will have strong leadership skills and technical expertise to ensure prospective projects are effectively planned, budgeted and prepared for successful execution.

This role would suit a Pre-Construction Manager, Commercial Manager, Estimator or similar, with M&E experience, looking to join a growing consultancy with an unbeatable reputation and exciting growth plans, which you will be an active part of.

The Role:

  • Produce prime cost plans incorporating to all scope requirements
  • Estimate preliminary costs required to execute the projects
  • Respond to tender queries, prepare, and submit competitive tender packages and pricing from in accordance with the clients’ and subcontractors’ requirements
  • Arrange enquiry documents of subcontractors to ensure the estimation is accurate and competitive.
  • Drawing ‘take offs’ – take off quantities from drawings
  • Participate in the design development to assess buildability, materials, innovation, and cost effectiveness of proposals
  • Produce costings with clarity on itemised prime costs and applied markups and margin
  • Estimate materials, plant, prelims, and labour to provide complete priced cost plans

The Person:

  • Pre-Construction Manager, Estimator, Commercial Manager or similar
  • HVAC or M&E Background
  • Full UK Driving License

Job Reference: BBBH

Keywords: Pre-Construction, Manager, Estimator, Commercial, HVAC, M&E, Mechanical, Electrical, Building, Services, Bonus, Progression, Consultancy, Ventilation, Heating, BMS, AirCon, Airconditioning, AHU, Controls, Manchester, Oldham, Greater,

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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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