Pre-Construction Lead

Marble Talent Group are seeking a commercially aware Pre-Construction Lead to support projects from estimating through to commencement on site. This role requires strong building services engineering knowledge, with the ability to effectively manage design, procurement, and planning phases.

You will work closely with internal teams and the supply chain to develop procurement strategies, manage risk, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and set up for successful execution.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage project design delivery across internal and external design teams, including drawing reviews and approvals

* Prepare and issue technical submittals for major plant and equipment

* Develop financial reports and procurement strategies to improve project margins

* Review contract documentation to ensure alignment with project estimates and agreed value engineering or derogations

* Identify and manage project risks and opportunities, including value engineering initiatives

* Support the development of pre-construction and construction programmes with design and project teams

* Engage with specialist subcontractors to define scope, manage design output, conduct pre-let meetings, and ensure compliance with project requirements

* Attend internal and external project meetings as required

Skills & Experience

* Strong understanding of the construction industry, with essential experience in the M&E sector

* Solid technical knowledge of mechanical systems and products

* Working knowledge of electrical systems and products (desirable)

* Previous site-based experience (beneficial)

* Good understanding of project design processes and procedures

* Sound commercial awareness

* Experience across multiple sectors such as MOD, MOJ, DfE, and Healthcare (desirable)

* Excellent analytical skills with the ability to apply logical thinking to complex project challenges

* Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal teams and external stakeholders

About Marble Talent

As engineering recruitment specialists, we pride ourselves on the ability to turn aspiring candidates at the beginning, middle or towards the end of their engineering careers into successful, professional engineers place at the right companies. We are interested in people from all walks of life, as long as they have the passion to succeed in engineering. Our goal is to become the recruiter of choice for UK engineering companies. We will do this by continuing to deliver a first-class service for both clients and candidates