Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager

Your new company
A well-established and highly regarded M&E contractor with over 25 years' success is seeking a Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager to join its growing Projects Division.

The business delivers high-quality mechanical and electrical services across healthcare, education, commercial, residential, and infrastructure sectors, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and technical excellence across both new build and refurbishment projects throughout the UK and Ireland.

Your new role
As Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager, you will support the coordination and technical delivery of mechanical services through the pre-construction phase (RIBA Stages 3-5). Working closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams, you will help ensure designs are coordinated, compliant, buildable, and commercially viable ahead of delivery on site.

• Support and contribute to mechanical design coordination (RIBA Stages 3-5)
• Review mechanical designs to ensure alignment with specifications and employer's requirements
• Assist in identifying value engineering opportunities to improve cost and buildability
• Prepare and manage technical submittals and track design information
• Work closely with design consultants and internal teams to support coordinated design delivery
• Contribute to programme tracking through design deliverables and release schedules
• Support procurement of mechanical plant and specialist subcontractors
• Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant building regulations and industry standards
• Attend client and design team meetings as part of the wider project team

What you'll need to succeed

Essential:

• Minimum 2+ years' experience within building services (mechanical), gained in either a consultancy or contractor environment
• Good technical understanding of mechanical systems (HVAC, heating, ventilation, etc.)
• Exposure to design coordination, technical submissions, or pre-construction activities
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and manage multiple priorities

Desirable:

• Experience working on contractor-led or D&B projects
• Familiarity with BIM / Revit and coordinated design environments
• Understanding of sustainability standards such as BREEAM
• Relevant qualification in Building Services Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree)

What you'll get in return
An exciting opportunity to join a leading M&E contractor on a permanent basis, working on high-value projects without the need for extensive travel. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:

• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Ongoing training and development
• Collaboration with industry experts
• Health cash plan (dental, optical, etc.)
• Team building and social events
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Wellbeing initiatives and long service rewards

What you need to do now
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