MEP Manager (Mechanical Bias)
Location: West London
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent
Start: TBC
The Opportunity
We are working with a leading property developer to appoint an experienced MEP Manager (Mechanical Bias) to join their team on a permanent basis in West London.
The successful candidate will oversee the delivery of mechanical and electrical services, from tender stage through to Practical Completion and handover. Working closely with MEP contractors, consultants and the wider construction team, they will ensure building services are delivered safely, efficiently and in accordance with project specifications, programme and quality requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MEP Manager with a strong mechanical bias to join an established developer delivering major urban development projects.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage mechanical and electrical services contractors from tender stage through to Practical Completion
- Coordinate with MEP consultants to ensure design and installation works meet project and client requirements
- Monitor the performance of MEP trade contractors and specialist subcontractors
- Lead design coordination meetings and chair package and progress meetings
- Monitor design development, drawings and specifications, resolving technical issues as they arise
- Raise and resolve Requests for Information (RFIs) and coordinate relevant design instructions
- Liaise with statutory authorities and relevant project stakeholders
- Review mechanical and electrical Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
- Ensure all MEP works comply with health and safety requirements and relevant electrical safety standards
- Inspect installations to ensure compliance with consultant specifications and required quality standards
- Oversee commissioning, snagging, defect resolution and final handover of building services
- Ensure commissioning activities are completed correctly and coordinate client training
- Liaise with Cost Managers and Quantity Surveyors to manage budgets and variations
- Coordinate life safety systems, including cause-and-effect requirements
- Report progress, risks and outstanding issues to the Senior Construction Manager and Project Manager
Experience
- Proven experience working as an MEP Manager within the construction industry
- Strong mechanical building services knowledge and experience coordinating MEP packages
- Ability to interpret construction programmes, technical drawings and specifications
- Understanding of building services design principles, commissioning and handover requirements
- Experience managing MEP contractors and specialist subcontractors
- Strong understanding of RAMS, Risk Assessments and Inspection Test Plans
- Experience coordinating design teams, consultants and site-based construction teams
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
- A proactive approach with strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Qualifications
Essential:
Desirable:
- Relevant City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent qualification in Building Services or Mechanical Engineering
What's on Offer
- Permanent position with a competitive salary, dependent on experience
- West London location
- Opportunity to join an established property developer
- Involvement in major urban development projects
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance or medical cash plan
- Cycle-to-work scheme and eyecare vouchers
- Income protection and Employee Assistance Programme
- Discounted gym membership
- Long-term career development opportunities
Please note that some employee benefits are available following successful completion of probation.
Interested?
Contact Zach Grandy-Smith on 07760 125376 or email [email protected] for a confidential discussion.
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