Electrical Senior Engineering Manager - MEP

Mace Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction seeks an MEP Engineering professional to oversee engineering aspects within project teams. The role involves ensuring compliance with standards, managing stakeholder relationships, and delivering high-quality projects. Candidates should have a relevant engineering degree and experience in managing large-scale projects, with a focus on safety and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of engineering systems and commissioning requirements.
• Experience delivering projects over £25m+ in MEP value.
• Proficient commercial management skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading MEP Engineering aspects within the project team.
• Liaising with key project stakeholders and managing project close-out.
• Developing and implementing commissioning strategies.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Analytical Skills

Communication

Risk Mitigation

Education

Relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Formal engineering training (HNC, HND, BTEC or equivalent)

Job description

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities, and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our strategy site.

Within our construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Our values shape the way we construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

• Safety first - Going home safe and well
• Client focus - Deliver on our promise
• Integrity - Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Accountable for the delivery of building services engineering (mechanical, electrical, ventilation, specialist systems) whilst liaising with the Client, main contractor, and consultants.

Providing engineering expertise via the analysis and development of the design in conjunction with the appointed trade contractor, developing technical strategies to support high-quality, timely, and profitable delivery. Responsible for compliance, governance, and assurance of projects. Manages and coaches teams of technical staff.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading the MEP Engineering aspects within the project team while demonstrating professional and respectful behaviors, ensuring compliance with Mace standards.
• Accountable for the engineering aspects of the MEP services and supporting the management of the Programme, Health Safety & Wellbeing, Quality & Commissioning of the project.
• Liaising and coordinating with key project stakeholders, forming strong working relationships with the Client, Consultants, Trade Contractors, and other team members.
• Providing technical support to the tendering process via the bid teams and sector leadership/bid leads.
• Providing technical input into procurement strategies and ensuring specialist packages and appointments are procured against the scope and budget.
• Reviewing contracts, scope, value engineering, schedules, and trade contracts; supporting commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Creating and deploying project technical plans aligned with Mace operating framework and strategic priorities, such as Prefabrication (C2P), Commissioning, and Safety.
• Undertaking design reviews on information provided by Consultants and Trade specialists, checking for compliance, coordination, completeness, Embodied Carbon, and Operational Energy considerations.
• Preparing and coordinating the delivery of strategies and programs for all project phases, ensuring milestones, interfaces, dependencies, logistics, and sequencing are properly managed.
• Developing and implementing commissioning strategies in line with Mace standards, including IST approach, ATPs, and Soft Landings.
• Assessing productivity using digital technologies to ensure schedule adherence, identifying trends, issues, or risks.
• Managing project close-out to ensure high standards in commissioning, as-built drawings, O&M manuals, and client training, with proactive risk management.
• Recommending continuous improvement and sharing lessons learned.
• Collaborating towards net zero carbon goals, managing associated emissions and reductions during project delivery.

You'll need to have:

• Advanced knowledge of engineering systems, standards, installation techniques, best practices, and commissioning requirements, to manage project teams from tender to completion.
• Proficient knowledge of construction elements, sequencing, dependencies, and coordination with other work packages.
• Proficient understanding of planning processes, critical path, scheduling, and commissioning activities for project control.
• Proficient commercial management skills, including procurement, change control, risk mitigation, and forecasting.
• Advanced knowledge of health, safety, and welfare standards, ensuring safe management across the project.
• Proficient knowledge of QA processes, system integration, and commissioning of systems.
• Experience delivering projects over £25m+ in MEP value.
• Relevant sector experience and a proven track record of successful project contributions.
• Proficiency in building services or a specific engineering discipline.
• Strong standards, stakeholder management, presentation, communication, and analytical skills.
• Leadership qualities, including decision-making, motivation, resource management, and stakeholder relationship building.
• Trade/Technical apprenticeship or Graduate development program, formal engineering training (HNC, HND, BTEC or equivalent), SMSTS and CSCS cards.

You'll also have:

• Experience from diverse technical backgrounds/sectors.
• Ability to perform basic design calculations and rule of thumb analysis.
• Accreditations with CIBSE, IET, IMechE, SoPHE preferred.
• An understanding of business strategic goals and how to support their deployment.
• A relevant Bachelor's Degree or equivalent.

Mace is committed to inclusivity and welcomes candidates from diverse backgrounds. Even if you do not meet all criteria, please apply as you may be the best fit for this or other roles. We also support flexible, part-time, and hybrid working options where suitable.