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Pre-Construction Manager required to manage a team working across the Southwest on a variety of clean water projects. The role will involve spearheading the preconstruction program to facilitate the timely and effective delivery of the clean water initiative. About the Role As the Pre-Construction Manager you'll be responsible for planning and preparing for the various water projects across the South West. This role involves managing budgets, developing construction schedules, and overseeing the pre-construction phase, including design, procurement, and stakeholder engagement. Responsibilities Collaborate with the client partnership to shape the program Establish budgets and identify optimization opportunities for project delivery Developing and managing the pre-construction program Establishing and managing project budgets Engaging with internal and external stakeholders, including clients & design teams Developing and managing procurement strategies and engaging with subcontractors Identifying and mitigating potential risks throughout the pre-construction phase. Ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and project governance processes. Coordinating and leading the pre-construction team, providing guidance and support. Qualifications As the Pre-Construction Manager you'll be responsible for planning and preparing for the various water projects across the South West so its essential that you have previous experience of working with the water sector for a main contractor. Required Skills The projects encompass a diverse range of sizes and complexities, involving traditional civil works alongside mechanical and electrical components so experience within this area. To apply or for more information please contact Laura at RGB.

The business has a turnover of £500+ million and they have a full order book for this and next year. They predominantly work across the shell and core, fit out projects in the commercial, residential and education sectors. They boast excellent staff retention, a clear progression route and some of the best incentive schemes around. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the Electrical package on a £35m+ M&E project consisting of a new build office block in the heart of London. You will have a team of engineers and construction managers to assist with preconstruction and delivery. Duties will include: • Tender review and validation • Design Review liaising with consultants, client and main contractor • Procurement of major plant and subcontractors • Programming of works using MS Project / Asta • Oversea all trade contractors • Leading the project from a commercial aspect, overseeing profitability and reporting finically to contracts manager • Chairing meetings internally and externally • Management of commissioning stages and project handover to the client What we are looking for: The candidate will have experience working within the commercial, residential and lab sectors, experience in a project management role, longevity in previous employment and managing large electrical projects with the ability to deliver contracts on time and to the client s satisfaction. HNC or a degree qualification is desired but not essential. Should you have any questions about the position please feel free to get in touch for a confidential discussion.

Electrical Project Manager Opportunity - Full Turnkey Solutions Provider - Data Centres MK Search are partnered with a leading M&E contractor who are currently operating as a main contractor on various data centres across the South of England. Due to recently winning a major contract on a hyperscale data centre project in Slough, they are looking to engage with an experienced Electrical Project Manager to join the team. You will be tasked with overseeing the full electrical delivery of multiple contracts up to £1m in value on a hyperscale data centre for a prestigious client. You will be managing an Electrical Supervisor working to coordinate various subcontractors, managing preconstruction processes and financial management for the projects and reporting progress to the contracts manager for the division. Requirements: 3-5 years' experience in an Electrical Project Manager role Experience overseeing the delivery of c. £1m of works throughout busy and fast paced projects. Relevant up to date site certs What's on offer: Market challenging benefits package. Opportunity to work in the data centre sector with a stable business. After probation, you will be entered into an Employee Ownership Trust where you receive bonuses based on company performance. Long term work on upcoming projects. If this would be of interest, please apply and we will be in touch.

Senior Building Services Manager Join Willmott Dixon as a Senior Building Services Manager (Senior M&E Manager) and play a key role in delivering high-quality MEP solutions across major construction projects in the North West region. We're a family-owned business driven by quality, customer focus, and a commitment to making a positive impact. Key Responsibilities Coordinate and integrate mechanical, electrical & public health (MEP) systems in major projects. Oversee M&E supply chain partners to deliver works on time, to budget, and to the highest standards. Review designs, drawings, technical submissions, and carry out value engineering. Monitor compliance with H&S, CDM, and technical requirements. Provide on-site support, resolve technical issues, and attend coordination meetings. Lead and support commissioning, handover, and close-out of building services packages. Work across multiple projects, maintaining strong relationships with site teams, consultants, and supply chain. Feed lessons learnt and performance feedback into preconstruction teams. Essential and Desirable Criteria Essential Criteria: Valid driving licence Appropriate managerial experience in the services sector Experience in a Building Services role or supervisory role in an M&E discipline for Operational Delivery Understanding of all relevant M&E and services legislation Commercial acumen Proficient use of and Microsoft suite of Office programmes; inc. Excel, Word, Outlook. Experience on a variety of M&E projects in a wide range of sectors Minimum relevant level 4 qualification (HNC / NVQ4 etc) Desirable Criteria: Relevant Degree or Equivalent Qualification Working towards MCIOB / MCIBSE /MIET Whether you have experience in a supervisory or relevant role within a specialist M&E contractor or you're operating as a Building Services Manager, we encourage you to apply. Additional Information In return for your hard work, we offer a competitive package that includes flexible benefits to fit your lifestyle and priorities. This includes an enhanced pension scheme, full private medical, life assurance and an Incentive Bonus. At Willmott Dixon we provide an inclusive and flexible working environment for people to thrive in and we are happy to support agile working wherever possible. We are a proud member of the Disability Confident Scheme. About Us With over 170 years of rich history, Willmott Dixon's purpose is beyond profit; delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment so our world is fit for future generations. Ensuring that we add lasting value to the neighbourhoods we work in; our values, people, innovation, partnerships and focus on sustainability has allowed us to build a successful and solid privately owned business where our people can thrive. Willmott Dixon was recognised by The Sunday Times as one of the Top 10 "Big" Companies to Work For in 2025, named among the Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality in 2024, and ranked in the Top Five of Europe's 1,000 best workplaces by the Financial Times in 2025. Willmott Dixon is also the first major contractor and developer to win a King's Award for Enterprise in the category of sustainable development.

Preconstruction Contracts Manager (MEP) Permanent Competitive Salary + Benefits North Cambridge A leading building services contractor is seeking an experienced Preconstruction Contracts Manager (MEP) to oversee the critical transition period between contract award and site commencement. This role is key to ensuring MEP projects are efficiently structured for success commercially, technically, and operationally. The Role Acting as the central link between clients, internal delivery teams, and appointed designers or supply chain partners, the Preconstruction Contracts Manager will take ownership of all contractual, design, and coordination activities during the preconstruction phase. The role ensures all pre-start requirements are in place, enabling smooth mobilisation and strong project delivery from day one. Key Responsibilities Lead the preconstruction phase for allocated MEP projects from contract award through to site start. Develop and manage preconstruction programmes, trackers, and action plans with clear ownership and deadlines. Coordinate and chair internal and external pre-start meetings, ensuring actions and documentation are completed. Manage the interface between commercial teams, designers, and clients to ensure design deliverables meet contractual and programme requirements. Review and coordinate technical submittals, samples, and pre-start documentation. Oversee design and interface coordination across mechanical and electrical disciplines to minimise risk and ensure compliance. Ensure all contractual and statutory requirements are fully understood and integrated into the preconstruction process. Support the preparation of risk registers, procurement schedules, and QA/testing strategies. Experience & Qualifications Proven background in contracts, commercial, or project management within MEP contracting or building services. Strong understanding of construction contracts (e.g. JCT, NEC) and their application during preconstruction. Experience within design & build or preconstruction environments. Solid technical understanding of mechanical and/or electrical building services systems. Skills & Attributes Highly organised and structured, with the ability to manage multiple live projects. Strong contractual and commercial awareness. Excellent communication and coordination skills across diverse stakeholders. Commercially astute with an understanding of cost, value, and risk. Detail-oriented with a proactive, problem-solving mindset. Collaborative and team-focused, ensuring a seamless transition into delivery. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional to take a leading role in shaping MEP project success from the very start. To apply or find out more about this opportunity, please contact Harry (url removed)

Our client is a growing main contractor based in Glasgow, delivering award-winning projects across the Central Belt. Due to a significant increase in workload, they are now seeking to appoint a Building Services Manager to lead the M&E delivery on a 30 million high-profile refurbishment for a major public sector institution. Your new role As Building Services Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the successful delivery of this complex, large-scale refurbishment project from preconstruction through to final handover. Starting at tender stage, you will engage directly with the supply chain and key stakeholders, ensuring all mechanical and electrical elements are managed effectively. Working closely with the operational delivery team, you will coordinate and oversee the M&E aspects of the project, proactively identifying and resolving challenges as they arise. This role will involve both office and site-based responsibilities, offering a stimulating and high-profile challenge that will enhance your career trajectory. What you'll need to succeed Our client is seeking a building services professional with a strong mechanical or electrical background. Experience gained within a consultancy, subcontractor, or main contractor environment will be considered, but you must be confident working on-site and liaising directly with stakeholders. Excellent communication skills and a solid understanding of commercial project elements are essential. Ideally, you will have experience delivering complex projects within sectors such as education, healthcare, or public institutions. What you'll get in return Our client is an award-winning employer offering a positive culture and a sustainable pipeline of prestigious work. You will receive a competitive salary and benefits package, along with the opportunity to work on a landmark public sector refurbishment project that will stand out on your CV. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)

About the Opportunity An exceptional opportunity to join a leading data centre consultancy , delivering mission-critical infrastructure on behalf of one of the world's largest technology companies . You'll be working client-side under strict Non-Disclosure Agreements , supporting the global expansion of hyperscale and colocation data centre capacity across EMEA. These projects are high-value, technically complex, and central to the digital infrastructure powering the world's biggest tech platforms. The Role As a Technical Project Manager , you'll take responsibility for project delivery from due diligence through to fit-out and handover , acting as the single point of contact between the client, contractors, and internal engineering teams. You'll combine technical understanding with project governance and leadership , ensuring every aspect of delivery meets the client's performance, quality, and compliance expectations. Key Responsibilities: Preconstruction / Due Diligence Coordinate technical due diligence of third-party data centres (site assessments, utility availability, capacity studies, risk and compliance reviews). Lead bid analysis, contractor prequalification, and negotiation of commercial and technical terms. Support the setup of engineering programmes including auditing, constructability reviews, and optioneering studies. Assist in scoping, buying-out, and scheduling all direct vendors and consultants. Construction / Delivery Oversee the full project lifecycle - cost control, change management, delay analysis, and risk mitigation. Manage contractor and consultant performance through structured governance, QA/QC reviews, and progress reporting. Coordinate value engineering initiatives, ensuring efficient technical and financial outcomes. Track submittals, RFIs, design changes, and site deliverables across disciplines (electrical, mechanical, architectural, and civil). Monitor and report on construction progress, ensuring adherence to programme and compliance with client standards. Ensure all relevant health, safety, and environmental standards are being followed, escalating gaps where necessary. Close-Out / Fit-Out Stage Coordinate the transition to fit-out and commissioning, ensuring readiness of technical documentation and testing protocols. Support engineering teams with audits, punch lists, and close-out deliverables including as-builts, O&M manuals, and warranty packs. Manage final acceptance, handover, and post-completion audits, ensuring all client sign-offs and authority approvals are achieved. About You You'll bring a blend of technical engineering insight and project management leadership , ideally gained within a data centre, critical infrastructure, or complex M&E environment . Ideal Profile: 5+ years' experience in project management or technical delivery (consultancy, client-side, or main contractor). Strong technical understanding of MEP systems, commissioning, and critical environment infrastructure. Experience managing vendor interfaces, audits, and due diligence for colocation or hyperscale data centres. Proficient in project management software (MS Project, Primavera, Aconex, or similar). Excellent stakeholder management, documentation, and communication skills. Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline (Chartered status desirable). Why Join? Be part of the global delivery programme for one of the world's biggest tech clients. Work across high-security, mission-critical environments with exposure to leading-edge design and technology. Hybrid flexibility (Ideally 2-3 days in the office - Mandatory attendance for workshops and training) Opportunity to travel the world - You may have to occassionally visit the projects you are working on. Clear progression pathway to Associate and Director levels. Work within a consultancy that genuinely values its people - collaborative culture, professional development, and recognition. Competitive package: 100k + discretionary bonus + pension + full benefits.

New and incredibly rare opportunities have now become live to appoint two Pre-Construction Managers for a multi million pound M&E / Mechanical and Electrical Contractor to be based out of their West Midlands offices. These are outstanding senior roles for accomplished and talented professionals to join in on the success of this truly incredible company that are going through a period of planned and measured growth. Whilst they are busy, they still continue to win prestigeous projects installing mechanical and electrical services into commercial and industrial buildings UK wide. As Pre-Construction Manager, you will be involved in the management of single or even multiple projects in the preconstruction stage. Being a proactive team player, you will liaise with a Pre-Construction Director and the overall team in respect of upcoming projects, assisting in overall planning and programme delivery. Candidates sought will have experience in managing the preconstruction processes ensuring the smooth transition from preconstruction to construction whilst maintaining strong relationships with clients, designers, architects and the project team, therefore you will naturally be a confident and clear communicator, professional and with a get things done attitude. Prior experience as a Bid Manager or a related role is equally called for bringing your vast experience to cross over to preconstruction and negotiated tenders. You will have the opportunity to work alongside Business Development and assist with delivering client presentations whilst also liaising with the estimating team for various phases of pre-construction, programming, schematic design and design development. This incredibly important role will see you use your ability and talent to move freely between departments whist you manage the precon process. You will tender and design compliance details with specifications and also attend early planning meetings with the clients, again you will be comfortable in client facing meetings and in control. Candidates highly sought after will have experience coordinating preconstruction and cost planning inputs whilst assisting with pricing changes, working closely with Project Managers and negotiating subcontract packages including plant and the procurement of such. Those applying who may have experience in Trimble / Amtech Estimating software need to make this clear on their CV and any experience of Mechanical & Electrical installations. Should you be from a construction led background, your CV will still be given serious consideration should you have the determination and desire to step in to the world of precon M&E! If you have this kind of background and experience in Bid Management or as a proven Pre-Construction Manager, M&E Operations Manager, Director, M&E BDM or similar, we will also give your CV and experience the consideration deserved. Should you know anyone who would be a good fit for this role, then please forward them this ad.

Principal Mechanical Design Engineer /Mechanical Engineering Manager We have an exciting opportunity for an Engineering Manager to join the team in the North East and provide technical and design enabling services on a major project in the region. We are looking for a qualified Engineering Manager with knowledge of Technical Legislation & Regulations while working on Major Projects within the M&E sector. Experience of both MEP consultancy and MEP Contracting desirable. Experience in design, clean room and pharmaceutical is an advantage. Key Accountabilities will include: Technical accountability for the mechanical & electrical engineering services for the project Responsible for Designing for Safety & CDM Leadership of selection & appointment of partner consultants & Critical Friends Accountable for IPD Design Reviews, coaching of MEP Designers & management of technical actions Attendance, contribution & collaboration regarding: - 'Making a Great Start' & Strategy Presentations & IPD Workshops Early procurement decisions & technical authorisation of major packages, plant & equipment Authorisation of significant Technical Submittals Prism & OSM optimisation Technical authorisation of Value engineering & value management Accountability for technical assessment, coaching and development of Preconstruction Leaders, Design Project Managers & Project Managers & Engineers Collation of Design KPIs on all projects To be successful in the role you will be an adept communicator with a customer focus and strong business acumen and a Chartered Engineer. MCIBSE/MIET. You will be able to demonstrate leadership and have a strategic focus with the ability to influence. You will be successful at identifying and setting priorities, and then plan and effectively allocate appropriate resources. Attend to detail so that relevant issues are addressed and result in high-quality outcomes are key

Client: A privately owned contractor with a healthy forward order book are seeking a Senior Electrical Project Manager to lead a science & health project in the city of London. Since their inception the business has grown to become a leading building services contractor delivering schemes throughout the UK. Over the years they have formed close relationships with a number of professional consultants and principal contractors, consequently they benefit from a substantial amount of repeat business. Working within a buoyant sector the business can guarantee security and the opportunity to work on technically challenging projects. Project: A new build science and health project in central London. The construction consists of a shell core mechanical and electrical installation, as well as the fit out, including specialist services. The duration of the project is expected to be 2 years. Role: Senior Electrical Project Manager - Reporting to a visiting Projects Director; the successful candidate will be responsible for leading the project from Preconstruction to handover. Renumeration: £75,000 plus package or £375.00 Per Day (depending on experience) Responsibilities: * Take control and lead the project from the front. * Management of preconstruction stages, including design and programming. (liaising with consultants, main contractors, client and subcontractors. * Procurement of kit, plant and subcontractors (better buying/value engineering) (Technical Submittals, RFIs). * Management of project/installation, overseeing subcontractors etc. * Ensuring the project runs to programme, using MS Project or Asta Software * Responsibility to ensure project is delivered to the highest standard, on budget, within time, safely and to the satisfaction of the client. * Site Coordination managing Engineers and Supervisors * Management of Health & Safety * Coordination of testing and Commissioning stages The candidate must have: * Experience leading electrical packages to a minimum of £7M * Must show longevity in previous employment working for an MEP subcontractor. * 7 years’ experience in the London market. * Must have experience working on science, health, R&D or pharmaceutical projects. * Must have at least HNC in Electrical Engineering / Building Services. * Be within commuting distance of Central London. In return the company offers: * A very healthy order book taking the business well in to 2021. * Work within the health and science sector which is an extremely buoyant market. * The opportunity to work on interesting and technically challenging projects. * A good package / day rate