Mechanical Pre-Construction Engineer​/Manager

1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists)

Required:

Mechanical Pre-Construction Engineer/Manager

Employment:
Permanent

Location:

Bristol

Salary: up to £55k (car negotiable)

Holidays: 25 days & Bank Holidays

• Operate with a team-first mentality, where collaboration and accountability are part of day-to-day operations, and where the pre-construction function is truly valued.
• Overseeing all front-end pre-construction activity for mechanical packages (up to £1.5m in value)
• Managing the design, estimating, and bid submission process for new projects
• Coordinating with in-house teams, clients, and external consultants
• Reviewing tender documentation and identifying technical and commercial risks
• Supporting client presentations, interviews, and technical clarifications
• Handing over to delivery teams with clear scopes, budgets, and programmes
• Ensuring alignment with company capabilities and operational standards

• Solid experience in a pre-construction or design & estimating within the Building Services/Mechanical sector
• Strong understanding of HVAC building services systems, design coordination, and delivery processes
• Ability to lead bids and manage multi-disciplinary input under tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills, both technical and client-facing
• Commercially astute with strong planning and documentation habits
• Relevant qualifications in Mechanical/Building Services Engineering

A fast growing local commercial Mechanical & Plumbing contractor, capable of budgeting, design, project management, installation and commissioning across the following disciplines and typically working within a 45mile radius of Bristol.

• Air Conditioning
• Heating
• Ventilation
• Plumbing
• BMS
• Renewable Energy

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Established in 2004, we are a market leader in M&E/Building Services recruitment within the UK construction industry.

With over two decades of expertise, we specialise in the supply of both freelance and permanent professionals across all levels of the Built Environment - from Electricians and Plumbers to Supervisors, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Contracts Managers.

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