Job Description
Pre-Construction Manager – Data Centres & Critical Infrastructure
Pre-Construction Manager – Data Centres / Critical InfrastructureLocation:Manchester Sector: Mission Critical / Data Centres / M&E
Hays are supporting an award-winning technical services business delivering complex M&E and critical infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued expansion and a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects, they are now seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join their growing Critical Infrastructures team.This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to progress their career within mission-critical engineering services, leading the pre-construction phase of high-value data centre projects while working alongside a dedicated and technically strong team.
The RoleYou will:
* Support enquiries and new opportunities, coordinating technical design, estimating and scope development
* Lead the pre-construction phase of awarded projects from contract award through to delivery handover on projects valued up to £10m
* Coordinate and manage design development through RIBA Stages 3–5
* Ensure technical and commercial submissions meet internal and client deadlines
* Manage early-stage commercial and design risk
* Identify and implement value engineering opportunities
* Chair design workshops and stakeholder meetings
* Manage relationships with clients, consultants, design partners and specialist subcontractors
* Work with procurement teams to secure long-lead and critical equipment
* Develop tender and pre-construction programmes to support accurate planning and resource forecasting
* Provide ongoing support to delivery teams where required
About You
o Degree / HNC / HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or related discipline)
o Minimum 5 years’ experience in M&E engineering, ideally within critical infrastructure
o Strong technical understanding of M&E systems and installation practices
o Experience leading design coordination and managing stakeholders
o Commercial awareness and ability to manage early-stage risk
o Experience with AutoCAD/ Revit (beneficial)
o Programming software knowledge (ASTA, P6, MS Project beneficial)
o Strong Microsoft Office skills
o Data centre experience desirable but not essential
Key Competencies
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Excellent stakeholder management
* Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines
* Commercial and technical judgement aligned with company procedures
* Team-oriented with strong communication skills
Benefits
* Salary up to £65,000 + company car
* 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
* Join a growing, ambitious contractor operating in the high-growth data centre sector
* Work on technically challenging projects using the latest data centre technologies
* Be part of a forward-thinking and collaborative pre-construction team
* Clear opportunity for professional progression within a growing division
What to do now?If you are an experienced M&E professional looking to step into or further develop within a Pre-Construction leadership role in the mission-critical sector, this is a strong opportunity to join a respected and expanding business.For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.
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