Job Description

Pre-Construction Engineer

OSM - Oakenshaw

Permanent Role

Summary:

The Offsite Pre-Construction Engineer is a mechanically biased technical lead within the pre-construction organisation, providing leadership on the development and integration of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) and Offsite Manufacturing (OSM) solutions across pre-construction and engineering activities.  The role is responsible for leading pre-construction DFMA activities across a range of internal NG Bailey MEP Projects. The role focusing on developing and validating DFMA scope, price and programme, and providing authoritative technical MEP Offsite input to design and BIM teams to ensure robust, feasible and manufacturable solutions are embedded within the overall project strategy.  A key strategic objective of the role is to support and drive the development, standardisation and deployment of Offsite Manufacturing (OSM) standard products, ensuring repeatability, buildability, programme certainty and improved commercial performance across the business. 

Some of the key deliverables for this role will include:

Pre-Construction Technical Leadership & DFMA Strategy

• Act as the mechanically biased DFMA and OSM technical lead within the pre-construction team. 

• Lead manufacturer and specialist supply chain DFMA engagements to shape project solutions and strategy. 

• Define and control DFMA and OSM scope, technical assumptions, pricing inputs and programme requirements at pre-construction stage and planning stage.  

• Provide technical challenge and assurance to ensure DFMA solutions are viable, coordinated and aligned to project objectives. 

Engineering, Design & BIM Integration

• Provide authoritative mechanical MEP and DFMA input to design and BIM teams throughout pre-construction. 

• Direct and review model, drawing and specification development to ensure manufacturability, access, tolerances and installation sequencing are achieved. 

• Ensure DFMA and OSM requirements are embedded within BIM execution plans and design deliverables. 

Procurement & Supply Chain 

• Lead early engagement with manufacturers, steelwork contractors and specialist MEP supply chain partners. 

• Support procurement and commercial teams in developing DFMA-aligned procurement strategies, benchmark rates and lead times. 

• Maintain alignment between DFMA design intent, manufacturing capability, programme and commercial position. 

Programme, Manufacturing & Commercial Assurance

• Develop, validate and challenge DFMA manufacturing programmes, logistics strategies and installation sequences. 

• Lead re-engineering of manufacturing and welding labour hour assessments. 

• Identify and manage technical, commercial and programme risks, supporting CVR, ROPS and change control processes. 

OSM Standard Product Development & Continuous Improvement

• Support the development, refinement and technical validation of OSM standard products and assemblies. 

• Drive standardisation and repeatability of DFMA solutions to improve buildability, quality and programme certainty. 

What we are looking for:

• Strong mechanical engineering background with experience in pre-construction, building services or MEP engineering roles. 

• Proven experience leading DFMA and Offsite Manufacturing solutions within complex construction or MEP projects. 

• Demonstrable experience influencing design strategy, BIM development and supply chain engagement at early project stages. 

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or Mechanically biased site engineering background.  

• Professionally registered engineer (or actively working toward chartership) is desirable. 

Benefits:

We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people.  Some of what you can expect includes: 

• Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes.
• Personal development programme
• Salary sacrifice car scheme

Next Steps: 

As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.  

We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. 

About Us: 

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. xsrmqjs  

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. 

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