Pre-Construction Manager - Data Centres / Critical Infrastructure

• Support enquiries and new opportunities, coordinating technical design, estimating and scope development
• Lead the pre-construction phase of awarded projects from contract award through to delivery handover on projects valued up to £10m
• Coordinate and manage design development through RIBA Stages 3-5
• Ensure technical and commercial submissions meet internal and client deadlines
• Manage early-stage commercial and design risk
• Identify and implement value engineering opportunities
• Chair design workshops and stakeholder meetings
• Manage relationships with clients, consultants, design partners and specialist subcontractors
• Work with procurement teams to secure long-lead and critical equipment
• Develop tender and pre-construction programmes to support accurate planning and resource forecasting
• Provide ongoing support to delivery teams where required

• Degree / HNC / HND in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or related discipline)
• Minimum 5 years' experience in M&E engineering, ideally within critical infrastructure
• Strong technical understanding of M&E systems and installation practices
• Experience leading design coordination and managing stakeholders
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage early-stage risk
• Experience with AutoCAD/ Revit (beneficial)
• Programming software knowledge (ASTA, P6, MS Project beneficial)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Data centre experience desirable but not essential

Key Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple deadlines
• Commercial and technical judgement aligned with company procedures
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills

• Salary up to £65,000 + company car
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Join a growing, ambitious contractor operating in the high-growth data centre sector
• Work on technically challenging projects using the latest data centre technologies
• Be part of a forward-thinking and collaborative pre-construction team
• Clear opportunity for professional progression within a growing division

What to do now? If you are an experienced M&E professional looking to step into or further develop within a Pre-Construction leadership role in the mission-critical sector, this is a strong opportunity to join a respected and expanding business.For a confidential discussion, please get in touch.

Hays are supporting an award-winning M&E Contractor delivering complex M&E and critical infrastructure projects across the UK. Due to continued expansion and a strong pipeline of secured and upcoming projects, they are now seeking an experienced Pre-Construction Manager to join their growing Critical Infrastructures team. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional looking to progress their career within mission-critical engineering services, leading the pre-construction phase of high-value data centre projects while working alongside a dedicated and technically strong team.