M&E Construction Manager

Scantec Recruitment; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Scantec Recruitment is seeking an experienced M&E Construction Manager with an electrical bias to lead delivery on major nuclear projects. The role is hands-on, site-focused and sits between site, design teams, subcontractors and clients.

You will manage M&E construction activities from mobilisation through to completion, ensuring safety, quality and programme adherence on site. A degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent is preferred.

Qualifications

• Significant experience as an M&E/MEP Construction Manager in main contractor environments.
• Strong electrical installation knowledge, cabling and related systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work packages.
• Understanding of project planning, sequencing, and delivery processes.
• Ability to review drawings, specs and engineering information.
• Experience handling TQs, RFIs, design changes and construction queries.
• Confidence engaging with clients, designers and senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate M&E construction activities from planning to completion.
• Ensure safe, efficient and timely delivery of M&E works on site.
• Coordinate specialist subcontractors to meet programme, quality and technical requirements.
• Collaborate with client, design teams and project team to resolve interfaces.
• Review drawings, specifications and submissions.
• Support resolution of RFIs, TQs and design queries across electrical scope.
• Provide practical input to clarify or amend design information.
• Monitor progress, quality, compliance and readiness of works.
• Coordinate M&E with civil, structural, architectural disciplines.
• Contribute to planning, sequencing and short-term look-ahead.
• Identify risks and take action; communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

M&E Construction Manager

Electrical bias

Subcontractor coordination

Site delivery

Engineering coordination

Client engagement

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering

HNC/HND or equivalent qualification

Job description

M&E Construction Manager (Electrical Bias)

• 6 months initial contract
• Nuclear

My client is looking for an experienced M&E Construction Manager with a strong electrical bias to support the delivery of major construction projects for a leading nuclear end client.

This is a Tier 1 contractor-side construction management role, requiring someone who combines strong site delivery experience with the technical capability to understand engineering information, challenge issues and support the resolution of design and construction queries.

The position is hands-on and delivery focused. It would suit an experienced construction manager who is comfortable operating between the site, design team, subcontractors, client and wider project team.

Key responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate M&E construction activities from planning and mobilisation through to completion
• Take responsibility for the safe, efficient and timely delivery of M&E works on site
• Manage and coordinate specialist subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered in accordance with programme, quality and technical requirements
• Work closely with the client, design teams and wider project team to manage interfaces and resolve construction issues
• Review drawings, specifications, technical submissions and other engineering information
• Support the preparation and resolution of TQs, RFIs and design queries, particularly across the electrical scope
• Provide practical technical input where design information requires clarification, development or amendment
• Monitor construction progress, quality, compliance and readiness of works
• Coordinate M&E activities with civil, structural, architectural and other project disciplines
• Contribute to construction planning, sequencing, programme development and short-term look-ahead planning
• Identify risks, constraints and potential delivery issues and ensure appropriate action is takenMaintain effective communication with the client, subcontractors and wider project stakeholders

Experience and qualifications

• Significant experience as an M&E, MEP or Electrical Construction Manager within a main contractor or Tier 1 construction environment
• A good understanding of the wider M&E installation process, combined with a particular strength in electrical installation, cabling and associated systems
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multiple work packages and site interfaces
• A strong understanding of how construction projects are planned, sequenced, controlled and delivered
• The ability to interpret and review drawings, specifications and other technical engineering information
• Experience supporting or resolving TQs, RFIs, design changes and construction queries
• The confidence to engage directly with clients, designers, engineers and senior project stakeholders
• A practical, site-focused approach and the ability to remain closely involved in construction delivery

A degree, HNC/HND or equivalent technical qualification in Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related engineering discipline would be highly desirable.

Applicants from a trade background will also be considered where they can demonstrate strong subsequent experience in construction management, project delivery and technical coordination.

Previous experience within nuclear, defence, pharmaceutical, infrastructure or another highly regulated / technically complex environment would be beneficial, although direct nuclear experience is not essential.

Due to the nature of this role, you must either hold or be eligible for UK security clearance.