Electrical MEP Manager - Hospital Project - Plymouth

L.J.B & Co. Construction Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Electrical MEP Manager for a major hospital project in Plymouth. This role requires overseeing electrical delivery and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in electrical systems and a proven track record managing MEP works in healthcare environments. A competitive salary of £75,000 - £80,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing electrical (or full MEP) works on hospital or healthcare projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services systems.
• Skilled at managing the interface between design, procurement, and site operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage electrical works from pre-construction through to commissioning and client handover.
• Lead and manage electrical subcontractors ensuring quality standards.
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies and ensure production of O&M manuals.

Skills

Managing electrical works

Technical knowledge of electrical systems

Project planning software (MS Project / Asta)

Education

Degree or trade-qualified in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Electrical MEP Manager - Hospital Project - Plymouth. We are seeking an experienced Electrical MEP Manager to take ownership of the electrical delivery on a major hospital refurbishment and fit-out project in Plymouth. This is a critical leadership role, ensuring seamless coordination, integration, and execution of complex building services within a live healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for managing electrical works within the wider MEP scope from pre-construction through to commissioning and client handover.
• Review and coordinate electrical design, contractor design portion (CDP) submissions, and resolve technical queries.
• Lead and manage electrical subcontractors, ensuring safe working practices, programme adherence, and quality standards are met.
• Chair and contribute to MEP coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and client representatives, resolving clashes and technical issues.
• Oversee quality assurance and compliance for all electrical systems in line with NHS and healthcare standards.
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies, witness testing, and ensure production of comprehensive O&M manuals.
• Support post-handover activities including seasonal commissioning, client training, and defect resolution.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to the project team on electrical MEP matters.

Requirements

• Proven experience managing electrical (or full MEP) works on hospital or healthcare projects, ideally in live or occupied environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of electrical building services systems including power distribution, lighting, emergency systems, and integration with mechanical and specialist services.
• Skilled at managing the interface between design, procurement, commercial, and site operations.
• Familiarity with healthcare-specific regulations, commissioning procedures, compliance, RAMS, and quality close-out processes.
• Proficient in project planning software (MS Project / Asta) and experienced with technical documentation and commissioning records.
• Degree or trade-qualified in Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or related discipline.
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid.

Package

• £75,000 - £80,000 salary (permanent staff position)
• Long-term opportunity on a significant hospital scheme in Plymouth
• £47m M&E package value
• High-profile project offering the chance to lead critical healthcare building services delivery