Construction Manager

Danny Sullivan & Sons Ltd; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Diamond and the Danny Sullivan Group are recruiting a Construction Manager to lead on major MEP/building services projects from our High Wycombe base. You will oversee on-site delivery for complex data centre and mission-critical schemes, coordinating engineers, subcontractors and the wider project team.

With a strong MEP background and proven capability to drive safety, quality and programme performance on site, you will influence construction methods and ensure successful handover to the

Qualifications

• Strong MEP/building services/engineering background with proven track record on major projects.
• Experience managing MEP construction activities.
• Good understanding of construction programmes.
• Strong technical and coordination skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership capability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating MEP construction activities
• Leading site teams, engineers and subcontractors
• Managing construction sequencing and short-term programmes
• Monitoring progress and productivity
• Coordinating MEP works with the wider construction programme
• Managing subcontractor performance
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information
• Resolving construction and interface issues
• Maintaining quality and safety standards
• Supporting commissioning and project handover
• Working closely with the Project Manager and wider project team

Skills

MEP coordination

Site leadership

Construction programme management

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

Construction Manager - MEP

High Wycombe | £60,000 - £75,000 + Package

Major MEP Projects | Data Centre & Mission Critical | Career Progression

A leading MEP contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Construction Manager to join its High Wycombe team.

This is an opportunity to become part of a business delivering high-value, technically complex building services projects across some of the UK's most demanding sectors.

Why this role?

You'll have genuine responsibility for the construction delivery of major MEP projects, working closely with Project Managers, Engineers, Commercial teams, clients and specialist contractors.

You'll be trusted to influence how projects are delivered, solve construction challenges and drive performance on site.

The role offers the opportunity to build experience across:

• Large-scale mechanical and electrical installations
• Complex MEP coordination
• Specialist engineering systems
• Major construction programmes
• Testing and commissioning
• Tier 1 contractor environments

Your responsibilities

• Coordinating MEP construction activities
• Leading site teams, engineers and subcontractors
• Managing construction sequencing and short-term programmes
• Monitoring progress and productivity
• Coordinating MEP works with the wider construction programme
• Managing subcontractor performance
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information
• Resolving construction and interface issues
• Maintaining quality and safety standards
• Supporting commissioning and project handover
• Working closely with the Project Manager and wider project team

The background we're looking for

We're interested in speaking with Construction Managers who have a strong MEP / building services / engineering background and a proven track record of delivering major projects.

You'll ideally have:

• Experience managing MEP construction activities
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical building services knowledge
• Experience leading site teams and subcontractors
• Good understanding of construction programmes
• Strong technical and coordination skills
• Excellent communication and leadership capability

Your next move

If you're looking for a role where you can work on major technical projects, develop your career within an established MEP business and gain further exposure to the rapidly growing data centre sector, this could be an excellent next step.

£60,000 - £75,000 + package

High Wycombe

Permanent position

Diamond and the Danny Sullivan Group are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is fair, accessible and inclusive for all.