Mechanical Pre-construction Engineer

Posted 17 December 2025
Salary £75000 - £85000 per annum
LocationGreater London
Job type Permanent
Sectors Building Services
ReferenceBH-39812

Job description

Mechanical Pre-construction Engineer
Building Services / MEP Contractor
Central London 
Permanent 

A modern, forward-thinking and progressive M&E Contractor with a turnover of around £50m requires a Mechanical Pre-construction Engineer, you will play a key role within the pre-construction team, working closely with estimating, commercial, and delivery functions to ensure mechanical packages are fully developed, accurately costed, and appropriately de-risked prior to project award.

So, how will you benefit from working for this company?

  • The office space is very modern, stylish and spacious – a great environment to work in
  • Employment benefits are competitive – travel to office is paid, there’s private health care and a competitive pension
  • An innovative and ambitious business that truly seeks to better its employees through training
  • Management that has employees at the core of its minds and really cares about wellbeing

Key Responsibilities
  • Support the pre-construction team on mechanical services tenders and bids
  • Review drawings, specifications, and employer’s requirements
  • Assist with value engineering and design development
  • Liaise with supply chain and subcontractors to obtain competitive quotations
  • Contribute to cost planning, programme input, and risk identification
  • Support handover from pre-construction to delivery teams
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure robust and compliant proposals

Benefits 
  • £75,000 - £85,000 annual salary 
  • Travel expenses
  • Private Medical Insurance (including optical, dental, and children’s cover)
  • 25 days of Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
  • Holiday Buying Scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days per year
  • Enhanced Pension Scheme
  • Hybrid working arrangements

For more information, please e-mail Megan.Field@peoplegroup.com