M&E Construction Manager

OCU; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility engineering contractor in the UK is looking for an experienced M&E Construction Manager to oversee multiple projects from a Mechanical and Electrical standpoint. You will be responsible for ensuring projects meet quality, safety, and budget standards while managing a construction team and coordinating with subcontractors. A strong candidate will have experience in construction management within the renewables sector and a PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction management within the renewables sector.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and cost management.
• Knowledge of M&E systems and requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage the design, construction, and commissioning phases of projects.
• Ensure all works comply with health and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Cost management

Project delivery

Education

PMP or similar certification

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

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Established in 1994, OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK, with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading blue-chip power, water, telecoms and rail clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.

We pride ourselves on empowering our employees and offering opportunities for them to take control of their own personal development and career progression in a supportive environment.

We believe that being successful is a choice.

We choose to be successful.

We are OCU, ‘One Company United’.

M&E Construction Manager

The Construction Manager will oversee the delivery of multiple projects from a Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) standpoint through design, construction, and commissioning. This role is responsible for ensuring all works are completed in line with cost and programme allowances, maintaining high standards of quality and safety. The Construction Manager will work on multiple projects simultaneously, coordinating with various teams to achieve successful project outcomes across all profit centres.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Delivery: Manage the design, construction, and commissioning phases of projects, ensuring they meet M&E requirements.

Cost Management: Ensure all works are completed within budget and cost allowances.

Programme Management: Monitor project schedules to ensure timely completion of all works.

Quality Assurance: Maintain high standards of quality throughout the design, construction, and commissioning processes.

Safety Compliance: Ensure all works comply with health and safety regulations and industry standards.

Team Coordination: Coordinate with project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution.

Site Management: Oversee and manage Site Managers to ensure effective on-site project execution.

Subcontractor Management: Manage subcontractors to ensure their work meets project requirements and standards.

Process Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to Integrum Power Engineering's (IPE) processes and procedures.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks to ensure successful project delivery.

Client Communication: Maintain effective communication with clients to ensure their requirements are met and expectations exceeded.

Reporting: Prepare and present regular progress reports to the Profit Centre Head and other stakeholders.

Process Improvement: Continuously improve design, construction, and commissioning processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

What we're looking for

Project Delivery: Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required client and industry standards.

Cost Control: Maintain strict control over project costs to ensure budget compliance.

Programme Adherence: Achieve adherence to project schedules and timelines.

Quality Standards: Ensure compliance with industry regulations and quality standards.

Safety Compliance: Maintain high standards of health and safety throughout project execution.

Team Performance: Foster a high-performing construction team through leadership and coordination.

Site Management: Ensure effective management and performance of Site Managers.

Subcontractor Management: Ensure subcontractors meet project requirements and standards.

Process Compliance: Ensure all projects adhere to OCUs processes and procedures.

Client Satisfaction: Achieve high levels of client satisfaction through effective communication and delivery of project objectives.

Skills and Experience:

• Experience in construction management within the renewables sector.
• Proven track record of successful project delivery and cost management.
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in construction management software and tools.
• Knowledge of M&E systems and requirements.
• PMP or similar certification preferred.

Company Information:

OCU leads the way in end-to-end infrastructure engineering in the utilities, digital, and energy markets, specialising in safely and efficiently delivering complex client requirements. Our breadth of capabilities and depth of operational capacity, paired with our cutting-edge technology, ensure that we are not just part of the market; we are leading it.

Working directly with many of the country’s leading power, energy transition, water, telecoms and digital clients, we are looking for the very best talent to join our growing team.