Mechanical Preconstruction Manager

Mechanical Preconstruction Manager

Belfast (Office Based)

£45,000 - £50,000 + Car Allowance + Annual Bonus + Healthcare + Clear Progression

This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Preconstruction Manager to join an industry leading MEP contractor with a strong project pipeline, long-term growth plans, and clear progression opportunities into senior leadership.

Are you an experienced Mechanical professional looking to move into a key preconstruction leadership role?

Do you want to join an ambitious business where you can take ownership of major design and build projects while helping shape the future growth of the company?

This established MEP contractor delivers a diverse range of projects across commercial, residential, healthcare, education, heritage, refurbishment, and maintenance sectors. With a turnover approaching £85 million and several major projects recently secured, the business has a clear five-year growth strategy and continues to invest heavily in both its people and project delivery capabilities.

In this role, you will lead preconstruction activities across design and build projects, managing design teams through RIBA Stages 3-5 while ensuring compliance, buildability, efficiency, and technical excellence. You will work closely with commercial teams on bid submissions, review designs and specifications, conduct technical audits and feasibility studies, and maintain strong relationships with clients, contractors, and specialist supply chain partners.

With that, the ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background within the MEP sector and experience within project management, contracts management, design management, or a similar technical role. You will be comfortable reviewing designs, specifications, and cost information while leading multidisciplinary teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a people-focused business that rewards effort and achievement, offering genuine progression into senior leadership positions as the company continues its impressive growth.

The Role:

Leading design and preconstruction activities across major MEP projects
Managing design teams through RIBA Stages 3-5
Ensuring compliance with industry standards, regulations, and company procedures
Reviewing design calculations, specifications, drawings, and schedules
Supporting commercial teams with bid submissions and tender activities
Conducting feasibility studies, technical audits, and site surveys
Managing relationships with clients, contractors, and specialist suppliersThe Person:

Strong Mechanical background within the MEP industry
Experience in project management, design management, or similar
Strong understanding of regulations, compliance, and technical standards
Experience reviewing specifications, designs, and cost information
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Positive, self-motivated, and capable of working autonomously
Commutable distance from Belfast or CraigavonReference Number: BBH(phone number removed)

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We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates