M&E Pre-Construction Manager
About the Role
At Harmony Fire, our work saves lives. As M&E Pre-Construction Manager, you will lead the commercial and operational success of the Pre-Construction function, owning the full pre-construction cycle from initial client engagement through to seamless handover to Delivery.
This is not a role for someone who manages from a distance. You will be on the front line, building client relationships, driving gross profit, developing your team, and setting the standard for everything that comes before a project breaks ground. You will be accountable for the performance of the Pre-Construction team and trusted to represent Harmony Fire at the highest level.
If you are commercially sharp, obsessive about the detail, and ready to lead a team that sets the tone for every project we deliver, read on.
Key Responsibilities
Commercial Leadership
- Own the commercial performance of the M&E Pre-Construction function, hitting and exceeding GP targets
- Lead on pricing strategy, negotiation with clients and suppliers, and value engineering to maximise margin without compromising quality
- Submit and oversee accurate weekly sales forecasts, holding the team to account on pipeline accuracy
- Identify and pursue opportunities to grow scope, revenue, and long-term client value
Client Relationships
- Own a portfolio of key client relationships, acting as their trusted advisor from first enquiry through to construction handover
- Lead client-facing meetings, presentations, and negotiations with confidence and authority
- Manage and resolve complex client issues to full resolution, both internally and externally
- Ensure every client handover to Delivery is thorough, confident, and sets the project up for success
Team Leadership & Development
- Lead, manage, and develop the Pre-Construction team including Assistant Pre-Construction Managers, Estimators, Surveyors, and Coordinators
- Run daily huddles and regular 1-2-1s, maintaining a high-performance culture grounded in Harmony's values
- Coach and develop team members to raise the bar, pushing B-Players to become A-Players
- Take full accountability for team output, morale, and continuous improvement
Pre-Construction Delivery
- Oversee the execution of project delivery strategies through to construction stage, including design, scope, specification, and programme
- Ensure rigorous risk identification and mitigation at every stage of the pre-construction process
- Uphold a zero-compromise standard on accuracy, detail, and quality across all submissions, surveys, and reports
- Record all activities in Salesforce, ensuring full visibility and accountability across the team
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with the Delivery team to ensure smooth, well-briefed project handovers
- Collaborate with Sales, Finance, and the wider leadership team to align pre-construction activity with business priorities
- Challenge and be challenged, contributing actively to improving processes, systems, and ways of working across the business
What We're Looking For
- Proven track record managing the full M&E pre-construction cycle (surveying, estimating, design, and client engagement) at a senior level
- Strong commercial acumen with a demonstrable ability to grow GP while maintaining and deepening client trust
- Experienced people leader, confident, direct, and capable of getting the best out of a team through accountability, coaching, and clear standards
- Exceptional organisation and prioritisation, with a do it right first time mindset across everything you touch
- Skilled communicator, able to manage both good and bad news with professionalism, clarity, and speed
- Proactive problem solver who brings solutions, not just problems
- Ambitious, growth-focused, and aligned to Harmony Fire's A-Player culture
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where standards are high and pace is relentless
Why Join Us?
At Harmony Fire, we live by our values:
- Athlete's Grit – we push ourselves and each other to be the best
- Captain's Duty – we take ownership, act with integrity, and deliver on our promises
- Fun Loving Heart – we celebrate success and enjoy the journey together
We don't do rigid promotion timelines. If you are leading, solving problems, and delivering results, you will grow fast. We are a team of 200 and growing, and every department has genuine opportunity for the people willing to earn it.
If you are ready to lead a function that shapes the outcome of every project Harmony delivers, we want to hear from you.