M&E Pre-Construction Contract Manager

Job Title: M&E Pre-Construction Contract Manager

Location: Cambridge (North), Cambridgeshire

Salary: Depending on experience

Benefits: Company car or car allowance, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, pension

A reputable regional M&E Contractor are looking for an M&E Pre-Construction Contract Manager to join their established team and lead the mechanical and electrical pre-construction process across a portfolio of projects. The company provides M&E services to a wide range of clients across a variety of sectors including Commercial, Education, Life Sciences, Industrial, Healthcare, Leisure and Residential.

You will act as the link between clients, design consultants, supply chain partners and internal project teams to ensure that all technical, contractual and logistical elements are finalised before works begin on site.

As the M&E Pre-Construction Contract Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage the mobilisation phase of M&E projects following the contract being awarded.
• Review contract documents, scope, specifications and programmes to confirm alignment with project provisions.
• Lead technical and commercial clarification, ensuring all variations, risks and outstanding items are resolved before starting on site.
• Coordinate final design information, approvals and construction drawings.
• Oversee procurement schedules, supplier/subcontractor engagement and order packages.
• Prepare and issue pre-start documentation including construction phase plans, RAMS, and H&S requirements.
• Organise and chair pre-start meetings with clients, consultants and internal teams.
• Develop detailed pre-construction and mobilisation programmes.
• Ensure all permits, surveys, site setups and logistical plans are completed and ready for commencement.
• Handover clear, complete and coordinated information to the delivery team.

Successful applicants will have the following experience:

• Proven experience in M&E pre-construction, contract management or a similar role within building services.
• Strong technical knowledge of both mechanical and electrical systems within commercial and industrial environments.
• Excellent organisational skills with a methodical approach.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and contract documents confidently.
• Strong communicator with experience working with clients, supply chain and internal teams.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and contract documentation.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience in cost planning.

Please contact Adam Brown on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) for more information about this role or if you are interested in an opportunity within the Building Services sector (M&E Pre-Construction Manager, MEP Pre-Construction Manager, Pre-Construction Manager).