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Building Services Commercial Manager

Job in Belfast, County Antrim, BT1, Northern Ireland, UK
Listing for: McLaughlin & Harvey
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2025-12-31
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Civil Engineering, Operations Manager
  • Construction
    Civil Engineering, Operations Manager
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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, Smart score, 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 ERs 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 Were Looking For Qualifications Either Chartered status, Degree qualified or relevant appropriate practical experience Experience Construction Experience Sound Commercial Awareness NEC experience High levels of…
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