M&E Pre-Construction Director

M&E Pre-Construction Director

£100,000 - £120,000 + Comprehensive Package | OR £500 - £600 per day (CIS/Ltd)

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.

The Role

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.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the company's M&E pre-construction function.
Oversee multiple major tenders and negotiated projects simultaneously.
Manage and mentor a team of pre-construction engineers.
Work closely with the Managing Director to develop business strategy and secure future opportunities.
Review technical submissions, value engineering proposals and project programmes.
Coordinate with estimating, commercial, design and operational teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
Attend client meetings and presentations, building strong relationships with developers, consultants and main contractors.
Ensure projects are commercially viable and technically robust before construction commences.
Drive continuous improvement across all pre-construction processes.

Requirements

Relevant Mechanical or Electrical qualification.
Proven experience managing pre-construction activities on major M&E projects.
Strong leadership experience managing teams within an M&E contractor.
Experience delivering projects valued up to £50m M&E is highly desirable.
Excellent commercial awareness and technical knowledge.
Strong client-facing and stakeholder management skills.
Candidates currently working as Operations Managers with significant pre-construction responsibility are encouraged to apply.

What's on Offer

£100,000 - £120,000 basic salary (DOE) plus comprehensive package or £500 - £600 per day (CIS/Ltd).
Central London office location.
Opportunity to join a financially secure £150m turnover M&E contractor with an exceptional project pipeline.
Clear progression within a growing business.
Opportunity to influence business strategy while working directly alongside the Managing Director.
Long-term career stability with exposure to some of London's most prestigious residential, mixed-use and commercial developments