Job Title: Pre-Construction Manager Location/Region: St Albans (with nationwide project involvement) Salary: £85,000 £95,000 Job Summary Ensuring the successful delivery of building services throughout the pre-construction phase. Responsible for controlling the selection of sub-contractors to tender from the supply chain. Acting as subject matter expert for all things MEP to support a range of projects, providing guidance and identifying any potential issues relating to building services. Working closely with site teams and business leaders to drive improvements to pre-construction Building Services processes and strategy. Duties & Responsibilities Adhere to company Health & Safety policy. Monitor, coordinate and control the flow of M&E design information to ensure timely release for construction activities. Review M&E concept designs and Stage 4 & 5 subcontractor-led designs. Ensure M&E designers identify hazards and assess health & safety risks in their designs. Undertake full design gap analysis at tender stage and advise estimating teams of any shortfalls. Review tender design information and identify potential value engineering opportunities. Manage, track and control statutory utility providers. Ensure all required approvals (statutory, regulatory, client, company) are obtained as required. Review and support development of design, construction and commissioning programmes aligned to contract requirements. Produce weekly Building Services status reports. Assist in the selection and appointment of M&E consultants and subcontractors. Ensure all M&E information issued for construction is fully coordinated, reviewed and approved. Ensure designs are cost-effective and aligned with budget and quality requirements. Validate M&E design upon project completion. Maintain cost and installation records, including witnessing testing and commissioning. Carry out cost checks and report significant deviations. Ensure risk assessments are completed and risks mitigated. Support production of O&M manuals. Ensure subcontractors comply with company Safety Management Systems. Contribute to project reporting and attend meetings as required. Ensure production controls are in place for monitoring, benchmarking and improving performance. Inspect M&E works and produce reports, including snagging activities. Work in line with Quality, Environmental and Safety Management Systems. Maintain high standards of health & safety for self and others. Identify and support repeat business opportunities. Build and maintain strong internal and external relationships. Ensure departmental operations comply with Health & Safety requirements and risk assessments. Support and develop team members through feedback and mentoring. Undertake any other duties consistent with the role. Qualifications / Experience Minimum 5 years relevant industry experience Membership of a relevant professional body (e.g. CIBSE, ASHRAE, IET) Working towards MCIOB or CIBSE accreditation Strong design and estimating experience Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Strong understanding of health & safety and company policies Experience in complex construction or built environment projects Proven project planning and budget management capability Commitment to continuous professional development Experience delivering and embedding organisational change Competencies Commercially astute with strong construction process knowledge Self-motivated with ability to work autonomously Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills Highly organised with attention to detail Excellent written and verbal communication skills Ability to work under pressure Strong relationship-building skills at all levels Effective leadership and team motivation skills Passion for mentoring and developing others Collaborative and personable team player Open to feedback and continuous improvement