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 requirementsAssist in identifying value engineering opportunities to improve cost and buildabilityPrepare and manage technical submittals and track design informationWork closely with design consultants and internal teams to support coordinated design deliveryContribute to programme tracking through design deliverables and release schedulesSupport procurement of mechanical plant and specialist subcontractorsAssist in ensuring compliance with relevant building regulations and industry standardsAttend client and design team meetings as part of the wider project teamWhat you'll need to succeed Essential:Minimum 2+ years' experience within building services (mechanical), gained in either a consultancy or contractor environmentGood technical understanding of mechanical systems (HVAC, heating, ventilation, etc.)Exposure to design coordination, technical submissions, or pre-construction activitiesStrong organisational and communication skillsAbility to work as part of a team and manage multiple prioritiesDesirable:Experience working on contractor-led or D&B projectsFamiliarity with BIM / Revit and coordinated design environmentsUnderstanding of sustainability standards such as BREEAMRelevant 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 PayOngoing training and developmentCollaboration with industry expertsHealth cash plan (dental, optical, etc.)Team building and social eventsMonthly employee recognition awardsWellbeing initiatives and long service rewardsWhat you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.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 Skills:Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager Mechanical Contracts Manager Mechanical Design EngineerBenefits:Competitive PackageWHJS1_NI