Pre-Construction Manager
Our client is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join their growing Critical Infrastructure team, supporting the successful delivery of complex Tier II projects valued up to £10m. This is an excellent opportunity to work on high-profile data centre and critical environment schemes, collaborating with a forward-thinking and technically driven team delivering award-winning solutions.
The successful candidate will play a key role during enquiry, bid and pre-construction phases, working closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive technical development, commercial alignment, and programme planning from project award through to handover into delivery.
Key Responsibilities
* Support pre-construction activities during enquiry and bid stages, coordinating technical design, estimating inputs, and scope development.
* Lead the pre-construction phase for awarded projects, managing activities from project award through to operational handover.
* Ensure technical and commercial submissions are delivered within agreed deadlines.
* Contribute to commercial strategy by understanding performance requirements and ensuring alignment during internal approvals.
* Provide ongoing support to delivery and operational teams where required.
* Manage and coordinate design development through RIBA Stages 3–5.
* Identify and drive value engineering opportunities throughout the pre-construction lifecycle.
* Ensure technical solutions comply with relevant industry standards and project specifications.
* Identify, manage, and mitigate commercial and design risks during early project stages.
* Chair design workshops and coordinate multidisciplinary design team meetings.
* Attend and lead site meetings, surveys, and project walk-throughs.
* Manage relationships with key stakeholders including clients, consultants, external design partners, and specialist subcontractors.
* Collaborate with procurement teams to support sourcing of key equipment and services.
* Develop tender and pre-construction programmes to support accurate resource planning and cost forecasting.
Experience & Qualifications
* Relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline (Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent).
* Minimum 5 years’ experience within M&E engineering, ideally within critical infrastructure or similar complex environments.
* Experience using AutoCAD or Revit would be advantageous.
* Familiarity with programming tools such as ASTA PowerProject, Primavera P6, or MS Project beneficial but not essential.
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and Excel.
* Previous data centre project experience desirable but not essential.
Skills & Competencies
* Strong technical understanding of M&E systems, design principles, and installation methodologies.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
* Demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships within multidisciplinary teams.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines.
* Ability to exercise sound professional judgement aligned with company processes and industry best practice.
* Proactive and collaborative approach to working within team environments.
For more information, please call James Ayres @ Construkt RS