MEP Commercial Manager - Pre-Construction

Your new company
Opportunity with a well-established contractor delivering major projects across the UK & Ireland.

A highly respected and long-standing main contractor is seeking an experienced MEP Commercial Manager - Pre-Construction to take ownership of the commercial and estimating aspects of MEP tenders across a range of high-value projects.

This is a key role within the business, offering the opportunity to influence tender strategy, cost planning and procurement, working closely with senior stakeholders, clients, design teams and supply chain partners from project inception through to tender handover.

Your new role
You will be responsible for managing the MEP elements of tenders from initial enquiry through to adjudication, ensuring submissions are competitive, commercially robust and appropriately resourced.

Working within an experienced pre-construction team, you'll take ownership of MEP estimating, cost planning, procurement and value engineering, while collaborating closely with estimating, commercial and operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

Take ownership of MEP tenders from receipt of documentation through to final adjudication
Prepare and review MEP estimates, cost plans and tender submissions
Price MEP works from first principles and obtain subcontractor and supplier quotations
Review design information against Employer's Requirements and identify commercial or technical risks
Prepare value engineering schedules and identify opportunities to improve tender competitiveness
Engage with MEP subcontractors and supply chain partners throughout the tender process
Review, analyse and compare subcontractor quotations and proposals
Liaise with clients and design teams to obtain further information and resolve tender queries
Support and lead MEP tender negotiations as required
Work closely with senior management on tenders, offers and proposals
Manage multiple opportunities across feasibility, cost planning, design and competitive tender stages
Attend tender handover meetings and brief project teams on the MEP elements of successful bidsWhat you'll need to succeed

Proven experience within MEP / Building Services estimating, commercial management or pre-construction
Strong knowledge of MEP estimating and construction technology
Experience pricing and procuring MEP subcontract packages
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
Experience reviewing design information and identifying commercial risk
Experience working closely with MEP subcontractors and supply chain partners
Working knowledge of NEC contracts
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tenders and deadlines
Degree qualified, Chartered or able to demonstrate relevant practical industry experience
Confident working with clients, design teams and senior stakeholdersWhat you'll get in return
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established contractor delivering major projects across the UK and Ireland, with the opportunity to play an influential role in the pre-construction and MEP strategy of high-value projects.

Competitive salary and benefits package
Flexible / hybrid working
Continued professional development
Clear opportunities for career progression
Exposure to varied, high-value construction projects
A collaborative and experienced team environmentWhat you need to do now
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