Mechanical Pre-Construction Manager

Central London | Full-time | Permanent

-80,000 + package

Some pre-construction roles are heavily administrative and sit too far away from the actual projects. This is not one of them.

This position sits right in the middle of the work winning, technical and operational side of the business, working closely with the Pre-Construction Director and alongside the Design Manager to help shape how projects are secured, planned and ultimately delivered.

The company is an established building services contractor with a strong reputation across high-spec commercial fit out and refurbishment projects throughout Central London. Their work is heavily focused around CAT A and CAT B office environments, delivering technically demanding mechanical installations within live buildings and fast-paced programmes.

They are looking for somebody who understands that strong pre-construction is not simply about pricing a job correctly. It is about understanding delivery strategy, identifying risk early, coordinating design and operational input, and helping create confidence with both clients and consultants before projects ever reach site.

The role would suit somebody already operating within pre-construction, estimating or project engineering within the building services sector who wants broader involvement across the full front-end process rather than being boxed into one discipline.

You will work directly under an experienced Pre-Construction Director whilst collaborating closely with the Design Manager and operational teams, giving you exposure to the full lifecycle of major commercial fit out projects and a clear route for long-term progression.

What the role will involve

• Supporting the management of projects through the full pre-construction lifecycle
• Working closely with the Pre-Construction Director on bids, strategy and client engagement
• Coordinating with the Design Manager to ensure technical alignment throughout tender stages
• Reviewing specifications, drawings, programmes and tender documentation
• Supporting commercial submissions and bid presentations
• Liaising with consultants, subcontractors and suppliers
• Assisting with procurement strategy and value engineering exercises
• Helping identify technical and commercial risks early within projects
• Supporting smooth handover into operational delivery teams

What they are looking for

• Previous experience within pre-construction, estimating, design coordination or project engineering within building services
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services projects
• Experience within commercial CAT A and CAT B fit out environments would be highly beneficial
• Good technical and commercial awareness
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across design, commercial and operational teams
• Ambitious and looking to develop long term within a growing contractor

What is on offer

• Circa -80,000 salary depending on experience
• Competitive package
• Long-term progression within an expanding business
• Exposure to technically challenging London commercial projects
• Close mentorship from experienced senior leadership
• Collaborative environment with genuine involvement in project strategy and delivery

This is a good opportunity for somebody who wants to move beyond purely estimating or coordination-focused work and become more involved in the wider strategy, planning and delivery side of major commercial building services projects.

Interviews are being arranged now.