Pre Construction Manager

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Pre-Construction Manager - Data Centres / Critical Infrastructure
Location:Manchester
Sector: Mission Critical / Data Centres / M&E

Hays are supporting an award-winning M&E Contractor delivering complex M&E and critical infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued expansion and a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects, they are now seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join their growing Critical Infrastructures team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to progress their career within mission-critical engineering services, leading the pre-construction phase of high-value data centre projects while working alongside a dedicated and technically strong team.

The Role
Support enquiries and new opportunities, coordinating technical design, estimating and scope development
Lead the pre-construction phase of awarded projects from contract award through to delivery handover on projects valued up to £10m
Coordinate and manage design development through RIBA Stages 3-5
Ensure technical and commercial submissions meet internal and client deadlines
Manage early-stage commercial and design risk
Identify and implement value engineering opportunities
Chair design workshops and stakeholder meetings
Manage relationships with clients, consultants, design partners and specialist subcontractors
Work with procurement teams to secure long-lead and critical equipment
Develop tender and pre-construction programmes to support accurate planning and resource forecasting
Provide ongoing support to delivery teams where required
About You
Degree / HNC / HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or related discipline)
Minimum 5 years' experience in M&E engineering, ideally within critical infrastructure
Strong technical understanding of M&E systems and installation practices
Experience leading design coordination and managing stakeholders
Commercial awareness and ability to manage early-stage risk
Experience with AutoCAD/ Revit (beneficial)
Programming software knowledge (ASTA, P6, MS Project beneficial)
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Data centre experience desirable but not essential
Key Competencies
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent stakeholder management
Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines
Commercial and technical judgement aligned with company procedures
Team-oriented with strong communication skills
Benefits
Salary up to £65,000 + company car
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Join a growing, ambitious contractor operating in the high-growth data centre sector
Work on technically challenging projects using the latest data centre technologies
Be part of a forward-thinking and collaborative pre-construction team
Clear opportunity for professional progression within a growing division
What to do now?
If you are an experienced M&E professional looking to step into or further develop within a Pre-Construction leadership role in the mission-critical sector, this is a strong opportunity to join a respected and expanding business.For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

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Location:
Manchester
Salary:
£65,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Construction

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