Electrical MEP Pre-Construction Lead

Fawkes and Reece

Reading

Hybrid

GBP 65,000 - 100,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Fawkes and Reece is seeking an MEP Pre-Construction Manager - Electrical to lead electrical technical development for pre-construction across fit-out, refurbishment and complex projects. The role focuses on reducing risk, clarifying scope and ensuring clean handovers to delivery teams.

Reporting to the Technical Services Director, you will review designs, coordinate disciplines and support tendering with commercial teams. The role is based in Reading on a hybrid basis with UK project travel.

Qualifications

Experience in Electrical Building Services, MEP Technical Services or Pre-Construction.
Background in fit-out, refurbishment or technically complex building projects.
Strong understanding of electrical infrastructure, design coordination, buildability and compliance.
Experience reviewing electrical designs, specifications, contractor proposals and technical submissions.
Knowledge of specialist electrical systems, including fire alarm, data, security, UPS and generators.
Commercial awareness and the ability to identify scope gaps, risks, exclusions and design responsibilities.
Understanding of UK Building Regulations, statutory compliance and relevant industry standards.
Ability to read and review drawings, specifications, calculations, schedules and Employer Requirements.
Experience working with consultants, contractors, estimators, Quantity Surveyors and project delivery teams.
Strong communication, technical writing and document control skills.
Competent user of Microsoft 365 and SharePoint.
Autodesk experience would be advantageous.
Full, clean UK driving licence and own vehicle required.

Responsibilities

Lead the electrical development of MEP packages from opportunity stage through to contract handover.
Review electrical designs, drawings, specifications and Employer Requirements for compliance, coordination and buildability.
Identify technical risks, scope gaps, assumptions, exclusions and design responsibilities.
Work with commercial and estimating teams to improve tender clarity, pricing certainty and risk allocation.
Review contractor proposals, tender returns, technical clarifications and compliance information.
Assess electrical infrastructure, including LV systems, distribution, containment, lighting, emergency lighting and small power.
Review specialist systems including fire alarm, data, security, access control, UPS, generators and life-safety interfaces.
Attend surveys and client briefings to assess existing services, constraints and project risks.
Prepare project-specific MEP scopes, technical qualifications, assumptions and tender information.
Review drawings, calculations, technical submittals and contractor design development.
Maintain technical queries, scope updates, design records and document control.
Prepare and lead pre-contract handovers, ensuring delivery teams receive clear information on risks, design actions and outstanding items.
Provide technical support to delivery teams where required.