Position: Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager Department: Projects Division Reporting to: Operations managers / Directors Status of post: Full-Time Permanent Salary: Remuneration Package will be competitive and in line with experience Location: NI based Job description Coordinate projects from finalised bid submission to through to RIBA Stage 5 design completion Manage the design process of projects ensuring clients requirements, standard practices and specifications are being adhered to whilst ensuring commercial viability for the company Provide strong technical knowledge to ensure contracts are delivered in compliance with Employers Requirements, specifications and drawings, as well as to the highest possible standards Main Duties and Responsibilities As Pre-Construction Manager within the Projects Division you will be expected to demonstrate an excellent level of technical knowledge, including a good working knowledge of Mechanical regulations.
The main duties and responsibilities include: Working with the commercial team to ensure financial certainty on final bid submissions.
Lead the mechanical design coordination process from RIBA Stage 3 through to Stage 5, ensuring buildability, compliance, and efficiency.
Working alongside the companys appointed design partners in developing designs in accordance with Employers Requirements and in line with our bid submissions.
Value engineer and rationalise designs to improve both the buildability and commercially viability of the project.
Ensuring Mechanical Designs are full co-ordinated with Electrical Designs and all other specialist aspects of the installations.
Where required, completing on site surveys to ascertain existing structural implications and services installations.
Conduct technical audits, feasibility studies, and risk reviews of mechanical services.
Preparation, management and distribution of information release schedule documents Ensure compliance with relevant mechanical building standards, regulations (e.g., CIBSE, BSRIA, UK Building Regs), and company procedures.
Attending meetings with main contractors/clients and leading communications flow with our design and specialist supply chain partners Review of all drawings and schedules prior to issue to our clients for their comments/approvals.
Preparation & issuing of technical submittals for client/design team review.
Ensure close out of any retrospective comments and handover full design pack to the contracts team with closed out technical approval.
Assist contracts managers and purchasing department with project procurement ensuring specifications and drawing requirements are being complied with.
Liaising with specialist supply chain partners to ensure their bid submissions are compliant Lead the BREEAM requirements and close out with all parties of the design team.
Help develop and improve internal pre-construction workflows, tools, and procedures.
Person Specification Behaviours Expected Self-starter Positive in all dealings with the directors, management team and staff Demonstrate sound technical awareness Commercial awareness Detailed care and attention to every detail of a project Understanding our clients needs and building lasting relationships from this understanding Innovative and forward-thinking approach to each project Courtesy and respect for each team member Good personal organisation, honesty, communication, ownership, reliability and dependability Praise and recognition of individuals and the team for a job well done Leadership ability and team collaboration mindset.
Criteria Essential Minimum 2 years experience in similar role, with a proven track record and experience in all aspects of M&E installations and regulations Strong knowledge of HVAC systems, chilled water, heating, domestic services, ventilation, fire protection, and controls.
Competence in reviewing and interrogating design calculations, specifications, and cost estimates.
Excellent time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to work to a plan to avoid disappointments.
Understanding of BREEAM, LEED, and sustainable building principles.
Good interpersonal skills to create meaningful reciprocal relationships with both colleagues and clients Computer literate with competency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc.
Desirable HNC/HND in Building Services Engineering Use of specialist software packages such as CAD, Revit, Navisworks, and BIM workflows The Company Offers Structured and supportive 12-month placement One-to-one mentoring and continuous feedback Involvement in real-world business improvement projects Ongoing training and development opportunities Working alongside experts in their field Health cash plan including compensation for dentistry and optical well being Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Additional holiday increase with length of service Team building and activity days Monthly employee value-based recognition award monetary gift Health, wellbeing and social calendar of events Long service awards Enhanced marriage leave Kingsbridge Membership Club We are a Responsible Body for Access NI.
A disclosure check will be undertaken; however, a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining this role.
Our policy on the recruitment of ex-offenders is available on request.