MEP Pre-Construction Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading London developer is seeking an experienced Pre-Construction MEP Manager to oversee their in-house building services. The role involves managing MEP design consultants, coordinating pre-construction workflows, overseeing design reviews, and ensuring compliance with specifications. The ideal candidate has a strong MEP/building services background, proven experience managing consultants, and excellent communication skills. This is a permanent position based in London.

Qualifications

• Strong background in MEP/building services, ideally from a developer, contractor, or consultancy background.
• Proven experience managing consultants and pre-construction processes.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Commercially aware with strong technical insight.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate MEP consultants through design and pre-construction stages.
• Oversee design reviews and ensure compliance with project specifications and standards.
• Work closely with internal development and project teams to drive design efficiency and cost control.
• Support procurement and provide technical input during tender stages.
• Identify opportunities for value engineering and innovation.

Skills

MEP/building services knowledge

Communication skills

Coordination skills

Technical insight

Job description

Pre-Construction MEP Manager

Location: London
Type: Permanent

I’m working with a leading London developer who are looking to appoint an experienced Pre-Construction MEP Manager to oversee their in-house building services function across several major schemes.

The role will focus on managing MEP design consultants and taking control of pre-construction workflows, ensuring all technical designs align with project, commercial, and delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and coordinate MEP consultants through design and pre-construction stages

• Oversee design reviews and ensure compliance with project specifications and standards

• Work closely with internal development and project teams to drive design efficiency and cost control

• Support procurement and provide technical input during tender stages

• Identify opportunities for value engineering and innovation

About You:

• Strong background in MEP/building services, ideally from a developer, contractor, or consultancy background

• Proven experience managing consultants and pre-construction processes

• Excellent communication and coordination skills

• Commercially aware with strong technical insight