Position: MEP Pre-Construction Manager
Location: Maynooth, Ireland
Employment Type: Office-based with occasional travel internationally to project sites and consultant meetings.
TSL – About us
TSL is a leading technical engineering and construction partner operating across EMEA, the Americas and APAC.
We are committed to creating the spaces to power the fourth industrial revolution, whilst ensuring we leave a positive environmental and social legacy for communities across the world. Specialising in Data Centres, Advanced Manufacturing, Logistics, Food and Pharmaceuticals, we are proud to deliver outstanding turnkey projects at speed, without compromise on safety or quality.
Role Description
The MEP Pre-Construction Manager is responsible for managing and coordinating the mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) components of a construction project during the pre-construction phase. This includes overseeing design development, cost planning, value engineering, technical reviews, and the integration of MEP systems into overall project plans. The role requires close collaboration with clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure the successful delivery of MEP elements in line with project requirements, budgets, and timelines.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead and coordinate MEP input during all stages of pre-construction, from concept to contract award.
* Review and assess MEP designs, drawings, and specifications to ensure compliance with regulations and project requirements.
* Work closely with design consultants, architects, and engineers to optimize MEP design solutions for cost, efficiency, and buildability.
* Develop MEP cost plans, budgets, and value engineering proposals in collaboration with the estimating and commercial teams.
* Provide technical support during bid preparation, including reviewing tender documents, preparing scopes of work, and advising on risk and opportunity.
* Evaluate and recommend MEP subcontractors and suppliers during the pre-qualification and tendering process.
* Ensure MEP works are coordinated with structural and architectural disciplines for clash-free integration.
* Attend and lead MEP-related design and coordination meetings.
* Provide detailed MEP input for project schedules, logistics planning, and procurement strategies.
* Monitor updates to regulations and standards that impact MEP designs and advise the team accordingly.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
* Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or related field.
* Experience working on Data Centre’s is a must!
* Minimum 10 years’ experience in MEP design, construction, or pre-construction roles, ideally within a main contractor or consultancy.
* Strong knowledge of MEP systems, construction methodologies, and building regulations.
* Experience with pre-construction planning, cost management, and design coordination.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and design coordination software (e.g., AutoCAD, Navisworks, Revit).
* Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with a high level of attention to detail.
Desirable:
* Chartered Engineer status (or working towards).
* Experience in sustainable design and energy-efficient systems.
* Knowledge of BIM coordination processes and software tools.
If this position is of interest, please submit your most up to date CV.
Our recruitment team will review your CV and if you meet our criteria, we will reach out to you for an informal discussion
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