M&E Pre-Construction Manager

Overview

We are currently seeking an M&E Pre-Construction Manager in Leeds to support the front end of major building and engineering projects, ensuring each opportunity is set up to succeed technically, commercially, and operationally.

This role suits a strong M&E leader with an HVAC and electrical bias who can coordinate internal resources, manage risk, drive procurement strategy, and keep stakeholders aligned from early engagement through to handover.

Experience supporting large project values from £2m+ is important, with healthcare exposure viewed favourably.

About the Company

Our client is a leading UK contractor with an established in-house engineering services capability, delivering projects across sectors including health, education, defence, aviation, water and environment.

They offer a structured project and governance framework, strong support functions, and long-term progression for individuals who take ownership and deliver consistently. Client name will remain confidential during early stages of the process.

What You’ll Be Doing

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Managing engineering services activity in line with company process and project governance

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Coordinating internal resources day to day and reporting staffing issues as required

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Producing and maintaining clear plans, procedures and reporting across the project lifecycle

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Managing project commercial issues, cost reporting (WIP) and supporting positive cash flow

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Owning procurement strategy for engineering services to achieve best value

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Identifying client requirements and ensuring delivery meets expectations

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Identifying project risks, implementing mitigation actions and tracking outcomes

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Driving compliance through regular audits and consistent communication with project teams

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Supporting programme production and management, including sequencing and interfaces

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Managing technical queries, scope alignment, variations and monthly applications

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Liaising with site teams to support installation and commissioning readiness

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Ensuring health and safety requirements are met, including RAMS and safe systems of work

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Supporting compilation and presentation of O&M manuals and project close-out information

Skills & Experience Required

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Proven M&E leadership experience, ideally with an HVAC and electrical bias

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Experience managing M&E services on projects £2m+, within budget and to programme

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Strong understanding of specification requirements and resolving technical queries

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Confident managing procurement, labour, subcontractors and supplier performance

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Commercial awareness across cost control, WIP reporting, change and variation management

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Strong stakeholder management and the ability to represent the business internally and externally

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Experience coordinating M&E installations and interface management

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Healthcare experience preferred

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Ability to pass BPSS pre-employment clearance

Qualifications (preferred where applicable)

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HNC or ONC in Building Services (essential)

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HND or degree in Building Services Engineering (preferred)

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SMSTS, CSCS and IOSH (preferred)

Benefits

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Competitive salary and car/allowance

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26 days annual leave, with the option to buy or sell up to 3 days and additional long service days at 3, 7 and 10 years

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Private medical insurance for you, with the option to add family cover and pension scheme matched up to 8%

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Enhanced family leave policies (subject to qualifying period) and Employee Assistance Programme

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Professional membership fees, employee discount scheme and flexible benefits options