Preconstruction Manager

Preconstruction Manager – Building Services Engineering (M&E) sought, South Bristol / Somerset. National Contractor seeking further Preconstruction support with the addition of a mechanical or electrical (Building Services Engineering /M&E) Preconstruction Manager to their SW team.

The Opportunity

• We are seeking an experienced Preconstruction Manager to join a leading Building Services Engineering business operating across South Wales and Bristol / hybrid.
• This is a key role within the regional preconstruction team, responsible for developing new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and leading the successful delivery of high-quality mechanical and electrical (M&E) tenders and proposals.
• Working closely with clients, consultants, main contractors, estimating teams, and technical specialists, you will help secure profitable projects across a diverse range of sectors including healthcare, education, commercial, defence, industrial, infrastructure, and public sector developments.
• The successful candidate will combine strong commercial awareness with a sound understanding of building services engineering and the preconstruction process.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of mechanical and electrical building services opportunities throughout the South Wales and Bristol region.
• Build strategic relationships with key clients, main contractors, consultants, developers, and industry stakeholders.
• Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities within the Building Services and M&E sectors.
• Lead and coordinate prequalification submissions, tender responses, presentations, and bid strategies.
• Work closely with estimating, design, engineering, and operational teams to develop innovative and commercially competitive M&E solutions.
• Support bid negotiations, value engineering exercises, and project handover activities.
• Ensure proposals are aligned with client requirements, technical specifications, programme objectives, and commercial targets.
• Maintain accurate CRM data, market intelligence, customer feedback, and opportunity tracking.
• Monitor industry trends, procurement routes, and upcoming projects to support regional growth plans.

About You

• We are looking for a commercially driven professional with experience in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical & Electrical contracting, or technical construction environments.

You will ideally have:

• Experience in preconstruction, business development, bid management, estimating, or client relationship management within the Building Services, M&E, or wider construction sector.
• A good understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems and project delivery.
• Experience working with consultants, main contractors, developers, and end-user clients.
• Strong knowledge of construction procurement and tendering processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• The ability to influence stakeholders and develop long-term client relationships.
• A proactive and strategic approach to identifying and securing new opportunities.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple bids and client engagements simultaneously.

In return? A competitive salary subject to experience (circa £80,000 per annum), car / allowance (£6,100), up to 10% annual bonus, 26 days leave(with the option to buy or sell further), enhanced pension, medical and various further as assumed of such an established yet progressive business.

Interested? Click APPLY and contact Vic Bekker @ Bekk R Solutions for a confidential discussion.