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.
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.
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Lead and manage the company's M&E pre-construction function.
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Oversee multiple major tenders and negotiated projects simultaneously.
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Manage and mentor a team of pre-construction engineers.
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Work closely with the Managing Director to develop business strategy and secure future opportunities.
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Review technical submissions, value engineering proposals and project programmes.
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Coordinate with estimating, commercial, design and operational teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
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Attend client meetings and presentations, building strong relationships with developers, consultants and main contractors.
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Ensure projects are commercially viable and technically robust before construction commences.
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Drive continuous improvement across all pre-construction processes.
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Relevant Mechanical or Electrical qualification.
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Proven experience managing pre-construction activities on major M&E projects.
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Strong leadership experience managing teams within an M&E contractor.
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Experience delivering projects valued up to £50m M&E is highly desirable.
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Excellent commercial awareness and technical knowledge.
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Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
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Candidates currently working as Operations Managers with significant pre-construction responsibility are encouraged to apply.
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£100,000 - £120,000 basic salary (DOE) plus comprehensive package or £500 - £600 per day (CIS/Ltd).
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Central London office location.
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Opportunity to join a financially secure £150m turnover M&E contractor with an exceptional project pipeline.
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Clear progression within a growing business.
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Opportunity to influence business strategy while working directly alongside the Managing Director.
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Long-term career stability with exposure to some of London's most prestigious residential, mixed-use and commercial developments.
