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.