MEP Pre-Construction Manager - Electrical

MEP Pre-Construction Manager - Electrical - Reading

Opportunity for an MEP Pre-Construction Manager - Electrical to join an ambitious and growing technical services team, supporting MEP packages across high-quality fit-out, refurbishment and technically challenging projects.

This role would suit an experienced Electrical Building Services professional looking to develop within a dedicated pre-construction position. The focus will be on reducing technical risk, improving scope clarity, strengthening tender quality and ensuring a controlled handover to the delivery team.

Working with Technical Commercial Managers, Pre-Construction Managers, estimators, consultants, designers and specialist contractors, you will lead the electrical technical development of projects from initial review through survey, tender, design development and handover.

About the role

Our client is seeking an MEP Pre-Construction Manager - Electrical to lead the technical development of electrical MEP packages throughout the pre-construction process.

Reporting to the Director of Technical Services, you will support a growing Technical Services function with opportunities for future progression.

The role is based in Reading on a hybrid basis, with travel to UK projects as required.

You will provide electrical technical expertise, design coordination, commercial support, scope development, constructability review and compliance assurance, ensuring packages are coordinated, clearly defined and ready for delivery.

Responsibilities for MEP Pre-Construction Manager - Electrical

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 requiredRequirements

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 requiredWhat our client offers

Opportunity to join and help shape a growing Technical Services function
A technical pre-construction role focused on reducing project risk
Exposure to complex MEP packages across survey, tender, design and handover stages
Collaboration with technical, commercial and delivery teams
Career progression towards senior Technical Services and MEP leadership roles
Hybrid working from a Reading-based office, with UK project travel
Supportive working environment and training opportunities
Competitive salary aligned to experienceIf you would like to hear more about this MEP Pre-Construction Manager - Electrical opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV or contact Michael Beaubrun in our London office on (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed