PRE-CONSTRUCTION MANAGER / SENIOR M&E & RENEWABLES ESTIMATOR
Job Location: Birmingham
Salary: DOE With competitive package.
Start Date: ASAP – Full time role.
About Us - Our Strategic Projects Division forms part of one of the UK’s leading national Mechanical & Electrical contractors, combining the financial strength and security of a major organisation with the flexibility, agility and culture of a specialist business.
Operating predominantly as a Principal Contractor, we deliver complex Mechanical, Electrical and Renewable Energy projects across the UK, typically ranging in value from £500,000 to £4 million.
Working across Education, Healthcare, Commercial, Private & Public sectors, our portfolio continues to grow as organisations invest heavily in decarbonisation, energy efficiency and sustainable infrastructure.
Typical projects include:
- Commercial Air Source Heat Pump installations
- Ground Source Heat Pump schemes
- Solar PV installations
- Energy Centre refurbishments
- Commercial boiler replacements
- Heating system decarbonisation
- Hybrid energy systems
- Building services refurbishment
- Public sector framework projects
Our division has established long-term relationships with leading consultants, framework providers and public sector clients, providing a healthy pipeline of negotiated and competitive opportunities throughout the year.
The Opportunity - We are looking for an experienced Pre-Construction Manager / Senior M&E & Renewables Estimator to become a key member of our Strategic Projects team.
This is far more than a traditional estimating role. - You’ll work closely with our Divisional Director, Commercial Manager, Operations Manager, Project Managers and Bid Team to help secure exciting projects whilst influencing the future direction of our estimating function.
You’ll also play an important role in developing the next generation of AI-assisted estimating tools, helping us modernise how we estimate projects and move beyond traditional software platforms.
If you’re looking for a role where your experience will genuinely influence both project success and business growth, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
Tender Leadership
- Lead the preparation of detailed Mechanical and Electrical estimates for projects between £500k and £4m.
- Review tender documentation including drawings, specifications, schedules and Employer’s Requirements.
- Develop robust cost plans and tender submissions.
- Produce value engineering proposals where appropriate.
- Attend pre-tender meetings and site surveys.
- Manage tender programmes to consistently meet submission deadlines.
Commercial Management
- Prepare detailed enquiries for subcontractors and suppliers.
- Evaluate quotations and negotiate competitive pricing.
- Maximise commercial opportunities whilst maintaining quality and programme requirements.
- Work closely with our Procurement Team to utilise national buying agreements and framework discounts.
- Identify project risks and develop suitable commercial allowances.
Project Handover
- Provide comprehensive tender handovers to operational teams.
- Support Project Managers during mobilisation.
- Assist with commercial queries during project delivery where required.
- Maintain estimating records and lessons learned for future tenders.
Collaboration
Working alongside our Bid Team, Commercial Team and Operational Delivery Teams, you’ll contribute towards:
- Technical bid submissions
- Cost planning
- Value engineering
- Vender strategy
- Risk reviews
- Programme development
- Consultant engagement
Innovation & Digital Technology
Innovation is a key part of our future.
We’re actively investing in bespoke AI-powered estimating systems that will transform how we produce tenders.
As one of our senior estimators, you’ll play an important role in:
- Testing new AI estimating platforms.
- Improving estimating databases.
- Developing standardised pricing structures.
- Improving estimating efficiency.
- Helping shape future digital workflows.
Your practical estimating experience will directly influence how these systems evolve across the business.
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Minimum five year’s experience in estimating
- Excellent understanding of Mechanical and Electrical Building Services.
- Experience pricing projects valued between £500k and £4m.
- Strong commercial awareness.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tenders simultaneously.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and digital estimating software.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
Desirable
- Electrical Bias is Advantageous
- Experience working for a Principal Contractor.
- Knowledge of renewable technologies.
- Ground Source Heat Pumps.
- Air Source Heat Pumps.
- Solar PV.
- District Heating.
- Education sector experience.
- Healthcare sector experience.
- Public sector framework experience.
- Digital take-off software.
- AI or automation technologies.
The Person
You’ll be someone who:
- Enjoys solving complex problems.
- Thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Is commercially astute.
- Takes ownership of their work.
- Works collaboratively with operational teams.
- Is organised and self-motivated.
- Wants to improve systems rather than simply follow existing processes.
- Enjoys mentoring and sharing knowledge with colleagues.
Why Join Us?
Joining our Strategic Projects Division offers the opportunity to work on some of the UK’s most exciting building services and renewable energy schemes.
You’ll benefit from:
- Financial security of a major national contractor.
- Flexibility and autonomy of a specialist division.
- Interesting and technically challenging projects.
- Strong relationships with leading consultants and framework providers.
- A supportive and collaborative working culture.
- Investment in new technology and AI.
- Genuine influence over how our estimating department develops.
- Clear opportunities for long-term career progression.
What We Offer
- Car allowance or company car.
- Private healthcare.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Life assurance.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Long-term career progression.
- Access to some of the UK’s most exciting renewable and decarbonisation projects.
Apply
If you’re an experienced M&E Estimator looking to work on high-profile projects whilst helping shape the future of estimating through technology and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.
Join a growing Strategic Projects Division where your expertise will make a genuine difference to both our projects and the future direction of our business.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career with Dodd Group, we would love to hear from you. Please send your CV to: [email protected]
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Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
