Location: Belfast

Salary: Competitive plus benefits

Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent

Build your Future with Us!

Are you an experienced Building Services Commercial Manager – Pre-Construction with a true passion for excellence looking to take your career to the next level? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? If so, we want you on our team!

At McLaughlin & Harvey we position our people for success and have built a culture on collaboration. We are seeking an experienced Building Services Commercial Manager – Pre-Construction to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects.

This is an exciting time to join McLaughlin & Harvey due to a planned departmental expansion we have opportunities for growth and progression within the team.

Why join us?

• Exciting Projects – Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy

• Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development

• Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence

• Competitive Package – Enjoy a competitive salary, great benefits with flexible and hybrid working options

What you will be doing

The successful candidate will have a wide and varied remit making full use of their experience and skills. The Building Services Commercial Manager – Pre-Construction shall be responsible for Pre-Construction MEP Estimating, working closely and directly with internal/external clients, other disciplines and teams from project inception, accountable and responsible for all financial and estimating aspects of the MEP section of tender bids.

To ensure highly competitive, carefully resourced, analysed MEP tender costs and preparing quality submissions to clients. To work within Frameworks evaluating negotiated contracts. To be aware of company targets for new orders and aim to better them with profitable successful bids.

The candidate must have an understanding of building accreditation standards such as NABERS, BREEAM, WELL, Wiredscore, Smartscore, Active Score, and LEED. This knowledge is essential to producing compliant bids that meet these accreditation standards.

The candidate must have excellent presentation skills, capable of effectively communicating complex information to clients, stakeholders, and internal teams.

The candidate should be proficient in measuring and producing MEP estimates from first principles, ensuring accuracy and competitiveness in all tenders.

The responsibilities include: -

• To prepare and review MEP tenders being processed in the Estimating department

• To liaise with Senior Management and obtain their input into tenders, offers and proposals.

• To lead negotiations in relation to MEP tenders, offers and proposals, when directed to by the Estimating Director/Pre-Construction Director.

• Sound knowledge of MEP Estimating.

• Ensure design information is compliant with ER’s

• Compile value engineering schedules

• Price from first principles, procurement of subs/materials quotes.

• Take ownership of MEP tenders from receiving the documents through to adjudication of tenders.

• Meet and engage with MEP Supply Chain during the tender process period

• Fulfil the role of MEP Estimator on projects, managing all MEP estimating elements with interface with suppliers, clients and across our commercial, operations and project functions

• Assessment and recording of the likely competition when tendering.

• Requesting further information from Client/Design Team and arrange meeting if required.

• Attend handover meeting and brief team on the MEP section of the tender bid.

• Ensure sub-contractors are pre-qualified in accordance with management systems.

• Maintain technical knowledge by attending educational workshops and reviewing technical publications.

• Run multiple projects at any one time at different stages, cost plan, design. feasibility, competitive tender.

• Excellent construction technology knowledge.

• MEP Subcontract analysis and comparisons.

What We’re Looking For

Qualifications

• Either Chartered status, Degree qualified or relevant appropriate practical experience

Experience

• Construction Experience

• Sound Commercial Awareness

• NEC experience

• High levels of organisational skills

• Self-motivated

• Ability to meet strict deadlines

• Confident decision making ability

How to Apply:

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career with a company that values your expertise and innovation, we’d love to hear from you! Apply by clicking apply below.

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McLaughlin & Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every employee to care and commit to their contribution to the cultivation and maintenance of an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to inclusive and accessible recruitment where we will provide all reasonable adjustments at interview stage and beyond and commit to extending an interview to disabled candidates who meet the minimum job role requirements.