M&E PreConstruction Manager in City of London

About the Role

At Harmony Fire, our work saves lives. As M&E Pre-Construction Manager, you will lead the commercial and operational success of the Pre-Construction function, owning the full pre-construction cycle from initial client engagement through to seamless handover to Delivery. This is not a role for someone who manages from a distance. You will be on the front line, building client relationships, driving gross profit, developing your team, and setting the standard for everything that comes before a project breaks ground. You will be accountable for the performance of the Pre-Construction team and trusted to represent Harmony Fire at the highest level. If you are commercially sharp, obsessive about the detail, and ready to lead a team that sets the tone for every project we deliver, read on.

Key Responsibilities

• Commercial Leadership
  • Own the commercial performance of the M&E Pre-Construction function, hitting and exceeding GP targets.
  • Lead on pricing strategy, negotiation with clients and suppliers, and value engineering to maximise margin without compromising quality.
  • Submit and oversee accurate weekly sales forecasts, holding the team to account on pipeline accuracy.
  • Identify and pursue opportunities to grow scope, revenue, and long-term client value.
• Client Relationships
  • Own a portfolio of key client relationships, acting as their trusted advisor from first enquiry through to construction handover.
  • Lead client-facing meetings, presentations, and negotiations with confidence and authority.
  • Manage and resolve complex client issues to full resolution, both internally and externally.
  • Ensure every client handover to Delivery is thorough, confident, and sets the project up for success.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, manage, and develop the Pre-Construction team including Assistant Pre-Construction Managers, Estimators, Surveyors, and Coordinators.
  • Run daily huddles and regular 1-2-1s, maintaining a high-performance culture grounded in Harmony's values.
  • Coach and develop team members to raise the bar, pushing B-Players to become A-Players.
  • Take full accountability for team output, morale, and continuous improvement.
• Pre-Construction Delivery
  • Oversee the execution of project delivery strategies through to construction stage, including design, scope, specification, and programme.
  • Ensure rigorous risk identification and mitigation at every stage of the pre-construction process.
  • Uphold a zero-compromise standard on accuracy, detail, and quality across all submissions, surveys, and reports.
  • Record all activities in Salesforce, ensuring full visibility and accountability across the team.
• Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with the Delivery team to ensure smooth, well-briefed project handovers.
  • Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and the wider leadership team to align pre-construction activity with business priorities.
  • Challenge and be challenged, contributing actively to improving processes, systems, and ways of working across the business.

What We're Looking For

• Proven track record managing the full M&E pre-construction cycle (surveying, estimating, design, and client engagement) at a senior level.
• Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrable ability to grow GP while maintaining and deepening client trust.
• Experienced people leader, confident, direct, and capable of getting the best out of a team through accountability, coaching, and clear standards.
• Exceptional organisation and prioritisation, with a do it right first time mindset across everything you touch.
• Skilled communicator, able to manage both good and bad news with professionalism, clarity, and speed.
• Proactive problem solver who brings solutions, not just problems.
• Ambitious, growth-focused, and aligned to Harmony Fire's A-Player culture.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where standards are high and pace is relentless.

Why Join Us?

At Harmony Fire, we live by our values:

• Athlete's Grit – we push ourselves and each other to be the best.
• Captain's Duty – we take ownership, act with integrity, and deliver on our promises.
• Fun Loving Heart – we celebrate success and enjoy the journey together.

We don't do rigid promotion timelines. If you are leading, solving problems, and delivering results, you will grow fast. We are a team of 200 and growing, and every department has genuine opportunity for the people willing to earn it. If you are ready to lead a function that shapes the outcome of every project Harmony delivers, we want to hear from you.