At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the pre-construction team and manage major M&E projects in Central London.
- Company: Join a top-tier M&E contractor with a strong reputation and exciting project pipeline.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive package, and opportunities for career progression.
- Other info: Dynamic role with long-term career stability in a thriving environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on landmark projects while shaping business strategy.
- Qualifications: Relevant Mechanical or Electrical qualification and proven leadership experience.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
- M&E Pre-Construction Director
- £100,000 - £120,000 + Comprehensive Package | OR £500 - £600 per day (CIS/Ltd)
- Central London
- Are you an experienced
M&E Pre-Construction Director, Head of Pre-Construction or Operations Manager looking to join one of London's leading M&E contractors?
Our client is a well-established
£150m turnover M&E contractor with an outstanding reputation for delivering complex projects across the residential, mixed-use and commercial sectors . With a portfolio of schemes ranging from
£5m to £50m M&E , they continue to secure landmark projects throughout London and the South East.
- Due to sustained growth and a strong pipeline of work, they are now seeking an experienced
- M&E Pre-Construction Director to lead their pre-construction function from their
Central London office .
The Role
Reporting directly to the
Managing Director , you will take overall responsibility for the company's pre-construction department, leading a team of experienced engineers and ensuring the successful delivery of all pre-construction activities from initial enquiry through to project handover to the delivery teams.
This is a senior leadership position offering genuine influence over business strategy, project wins and operational success.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the company's M&E pre-construction function.
- Oversee multiple major tenders and negotiated projects simultaneously.
- Manage and mentor a team of pre-construction engineers.
- Work closely with the Managing Director to develop business strategy and secure future opportunities.
- Review technical submissions, value engineering proposals and project programmes.
- Coordinate with estimating, commercial, design and operational teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
- Attend client meetings and presentations, building strong relationships with developers, consultants and main contractors.
- Ensure projects are commercially viable and technically robust before construction commences.
- Drive continuous improvement across all pre-construction processes.
Requirements
- Relevant
Mechanical or Electrical qualification .
- Proven experience managing pre-construction activities on major M&E projects.
- Strong leadership experience managing teams within an M&E contractor.
- Experience delivering projects valued up to
£50m M&E is highly desirable.
- Excellent commercial awareness and technical knowledge.
- Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
- Candidates currently working as
Operations Managers with significant pre-construction responsibility are encouraged to apply.
What's on Offer
(DOE) plus comprehensive package or £500 - £600 per day (CIS/Ltd) .
- Central London office location.
- Opportunity to join a financially secure
£150m turnover M&E contractor with an exceptional project pipeline.
- Clear progression within a growing business.
- Opportunity to influence business strategy while working directly alongside the Managing Director.
- Long-term career stability with exposure to some of London's most prestigious residential, mixed-use and commercial developments.
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