M&E Pre Construction Director

ZipRecruiter; London; On-site; GBP 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is seeking an M&E Preconstruction Director to deliver complex projects in London. The role involves overseeing pre-construction activities, managing teams, and ensuring alignment with business objectives while providing exceptional client service and promoting continuous improvement.

Benefits

Car Allowance / Company Car

Flexible working

Private Medical

Pension and Health Wellness programmes

Learning and development support

Industry leading family leave benefits

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills with experience managing teams.
• Thorough understanding of M&E systems and construction methods.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee bid strategies and promote a high-performance culture in the team.
• Lead and manage a regional preconstruction team.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, Commercial Management

Job description

Job Description

M&E Preconstruction Director

Location: London

Salary: £135,000+ £7000 Car Allowance + Pension + Private Health Insurance + Other Benefits/Package.

The Vacancy:

Our client is seeking a talented Pre-Construction Director to join their team in London to deliver their Pre-Construction Strategy on high profile, technically complex projects across multiple sectors.

If you are passionate about the construction industry with proven skills and looking for an opportunity to challenge the norm, bring fresh new ideas and elevate yourself within the industry then this is the opportunity for you and help to create tomorrow together. This is a great opportunity to progress your career as part of a talented, diverse, and supportive team.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Working closely with the Group/Senior Leadership team you will be accountable for ensuring all pre-construction activities across the Regional Business unit align with the business plan and functional priorities set by the Preconstruction Director and Regional MD.

AS THE PRE-CONSTRUCTION DIRECTOR YOU WILL:

• Oversee bid strategies for all bids with regional teams
• Promote a collaborative and high-performance culture within the preconstruction team
• Ensure regional pipeline & bid strategies are robust and will achieve sales targets
• Lead, mentor, and manage a regional preconstruction team, including estimators, design engineers, and project planners.
• Support business development activity to ensure future pipeline and actively participate in external networking whilst building effective relationships with customers
• Provide regular updates to senior management on the status of pre-construction activities and performance
• Ensure the team meets project deadlines and quality standards
• Review and approve bid strategies, pricing structures, and contractual terms
• Collaborate with other regional preconstruction directors to share best practices and ensure consistency across the company
• Monitor and manage pre-construction budgets to ensure alignment with business unit financial targets
• Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, standards, and company policies
• Promote continuous improvement in performance in approach to business development, bidding, and conversion of second stage deals.
• Develop and implement pre-construction strategies and processes to optimise efficiency and accuracy.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for clients during the pre-construction phase.
• Present estimates, proposals, and value engineering options to clients.
• Support business development efforts by providing technical expertise and input during the bidding process.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (HND, HNC, etc) in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management, Estimating, Commercial Management or a related field.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
• Thorough understanding of M&E systems, construction methods, and industry standards.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

WHAT’S ON OFFER:

• Competitive salary & profit share scheme
• Flexible working
• Car Allowance / Company Car
• Travel covered to any project site
• Extensive corporate benefits including, Private Medical, Pension + Health and Wellness programmes etc.
• Excellent range of learning and development activity to support your career progression.
• Industry leading family leave benefits.