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Estimator / Pre-Construction Manager

salary
GBP
£
£
45000
-
65000
per
annum
+
industry
Construction
role type
Permanent
location
Oldham, Greater Manchester
(
England
)
job posted
September 22, 2026
reference
1104PreConEst
Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Pre-Construction Manager / Mechanical Estimator to support a growing pipeline of opportunities across the business.

This is a key appointment for someone with a strong mechanical and HVAC background who can take an opportunity from the initial enquiry and turn it into a technically sound, commercially competitive and clearly scoped proposal.

You'll be comfortable working with projects from a blank sheet, understanding what the client is looking to achieve, developing the mechanical solution and establishing exactly what is required to deliver the works.

The Role

Working across the pre-construction and tender stages, you'll take ownership of opportunities before they are handed across to the project delivery team.

Responsibilities will include:

* Reviewing new enquiries, specifications and tender documentation
* Developing scopes of work for mechanical and HVAC projects
* Producing detailed and accurate estimates
* Working on Design andamp; Build opportunities from an early concept stage
* Understanding client requirements and developing suitable technical solutions
* Reviewing drawings, specifications and other technical information
* Carrying out take-offs and building up project costs
* Obtaining and reviewing supplier and subcontractor quotations
* Identifying exclusions, qualifications, risks and opportunities
* Preparing tender submissions and commercial proposals
* Working closely with clients, suppliers and the internal project team
* Supporting the handover of secured projects into delivery

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who combines technical mechanical knowledge with strong estimating and commercial awareness.

You'll ideally have:

* A strong background within mechanical building services / HVAC
* Previous experience in estimating, pre-construction or a similar role
* Experience pricing mechanical projects
* A good understanding of Design andamp; Build
* The technical ability to develop solutions rather than simply price from a completed design
* Experience producing scopes of work and tender submissions
* Strong understanding of mechanical systems, materials, labour and associated costs
* The ability to work independently and take ownership of opportunities
* Good communication and commercial skills

This could suit an established Pre-Construction Manager or Mechanical Estimator, or someone from a mechanical project/engineering background who has strong estimating experience and wants to move further into pre-construction.

The Opportunity

Our client has a strong pipeline of opportunities and is looking for someone who can add the technical and estimating resource needed to help convert those opportunities into secured projects.

You'll have the opportunity to get involved from the very beginning of a project, helping shape the solution, scope the works, establish the price and ultimately put together a proposal that can be successfully delivered.

If you're technically strong within mechanical/HVAC, understand how to price work and are comfortable developing Design andamp; Build projects from a blank sheet, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply: Contact Hayley Woodruff on 07897069216 or apply with your CV to hayley.woodruff@buildingcareersuk.com



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