At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical design coordination and ensure compliance during pre-construction phases.
- Company: Reputable M&E contractor with over 25 years of industry success.
- Benefits: Enhanced parental pay, ongoing training, health cash plan, and team-building events.
- Other info: Collaborate with industry experts and enjoy excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and sustainability in exciting projects.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in building services with strong communication and organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
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.
Role Summary
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 requirements
- Assist in identifying value engineering opportunities to improve cost and buildability
- Prepare and manage technical submittals and track design information
- Work closely with design consultants and internal teams to support coordinated design delivery
- Contribute to programme tracking through design deliverables and release schedules
- Support procurement of mechanical plant and specialist subcontractors
- Assist in ensuring compliance with relevant building regulations and industry standards
- Attend client and design team meetings as part of the wider project team
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Essential
- Minimum 2+ years’ experience within building services (mechanical), gained in either a consultancy or contractor environment
- Good technical understanding of mechanical systems (HVAC, heating, ventilation, etc.)
- Exposure to design coordination, technical submissions, or pre-construction activities
- Strong organisational and communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and manage multiple priorities
- Desirable
- Experience working on contractor-led or D&B projects
- Familiarity with BIM / Revit and coordinated design environments
- Understanding of sustainability standards such as BREEAM
- Relevant qualification in Building Services Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree)
What You’ll Get in Return
- Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
- Ongoing training and development
- Collaboration with industry experts
- Health cash plan (dental, optical, etc.)
- Team building and social events
- Monthly employee recognition awards
- Wellbeing initiatives and long service rewards
Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager in Newtownabbey employer: Energy Jobline ZR
Join a well-established M&E contractor in Newtownabbey that prides itself on innovation and sustainability, offering a collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued. With over 25 years of success, the company provides excellent employee growth opportunities through ongoing training and development, alongside competitive benefits such as enhanced maternity and paternity pay, health cash plans, and monthly recognition awards. This is an ideal environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the mechanical services sector while working with industry experts.
