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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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