Overview
Pre-Construction Lead Engineer / Project Engineer Required. We're partnered with a growing energy consultancy at the forefront of low-carbon heat networks and sustainable energy solutions. Their projects span retrofit and new-build developments, tackling some of the most complex Heating System challenges in the sector, from listed buildings to fully occupied estates. As they continue to scale, they're looking to appoint a Pre-Construction Lead Engineer / Project Engineer to take ownership of the early project lifecycle. You'll be instrumental in ensuring schemes are scoped, compliant, and deliverable, setting projects up for smooth handover into operations. This is a chance to play a pivotal role in shaping long-term, futureproof energy projects across London and beyond. This role would suit a Mechanical / Heating System focused Project Engineer / Project Coordinator / Project Manager who is interested in the earlier phases of project lifecycle, dealing with clients and internal stakeholders
Package
* Salary up to £55,000 Base Salary
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Private Medical Insurance
* 5% Pension matched
* Hybrid working model
* Employee-Owned Trust: annual discretionary bonus (up to £3,600 tax-free)
What you\'ll be doing
* Lead the pre-construction phase of heat network projects (RIBA Stages 1-4)
* Assess scope, risks, permissions, and external factors (planning, listed buildings, occupancies)
* Validate design assumptions, challenge where necessary, and ensure deliverability
* Collaborate with clients, contractors, and design engineers to build robust solutions
* Produce clear reports, frameworks, and documentation for senior stakeholders
* Drive best practice across project governance and technical compliance
What we\'re looking for
* Experience within heat networks, communal heating, or M&E
* Strong technical grasp of how systems transition from design to delivery
* Confident communicator with the ability to engage and challenge stakeholders
* Excellent coordination, organisational and reporting skills
* Comfortable guiding projects through early RIBA stages into pre-construction
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