Job Description:

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 required

Requirements

• 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 required

What 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 experience

If 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).