M&E Services Manager

4Site Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced M&E Services Manager based in London to oversee the coordination, design, installation, and commissioning of MEP services across high-end construction projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge and leadership skills, with proven experience managing complex projects within the construction sector. This role includes high-level responsibilities such as ensuring compliance, providing support during defects period, and developing team staff.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in managing complex projects in high-end residential or commercial sectors.
• Understanding of programming principles and MEP integration with building fabric.
• Ability to interrogate technical details and resolve coordination challenges.

Responsibilities

• Manage design coordination between building services, structure, and finishes.
• Oversee site installation, quality inspections, and technical resolution of MEP issues.
• Lead MEP design development, ensuring coordinated construction status drawings.

Skills

Technical knowledge of MEP design

Project management

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Qualifications in Building Services / Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

M&E Services Manager
Location: Head Office & Sites (London & South East based projects)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits

We are seeking an experienced M&E Services Manager to oversee the coordination, design, installation, and commissioning of MEP services across high-end construction projects. This is a key role working alongside the project and building services teams to ensure successful delivery from pre-construction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage design coordination between building services, structure, and finishes.
• Produce and oversee commissioning programmes.
• Manage and coordinate all utilities installations and statutory authority requirements.
• Ensure subcontractor packages are compliant with scope, programme, and Employer's Requirements.
• Lead MEP design development, ensuring coordinated construction status drawings.
• Oversee site installation, quality inspections, and technical resolution of MEP issues.
• Establish MEP benchmarking and QA processes with client teams.
• Manage commissioning and ensure certification is in place before Practical Completion.
• Provide support during defects period and assist the aftercare team.
• Develop, train, and mentor staff within the building services team.
• Maintain strong client, design team, and supply chain relationships.

Requirements:

• Relevant qualifications in Building Services / Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP design, installation, and commissioning.
• Experience of managing complex projects across high-end residential or commercial sectors.
• Understanding of programming principles and MEP integration with building fabric.
• Ability to interrogate technical details and resolve coordination challenges.
• Commercial acumen and experience dealing with subcontractor procurement and variations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• CSCS accreditation (or willingness to obtain).

The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading MEP services on complex, high-value projects, with excellent coordination, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills. You'll be proactive, collaborative, and capable of driving quality and programme delivery.