M&E Services Manager (Mechanically Biased)

Walter Lilly; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company seeks an M&E Services Manager (Mechanically Biased) to oversee building services for prestigious projects. The role involves managing designs, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and coordinating utilities installations. Ideal candidates will have extensive MEP knowledge and project management experience, contributing to high-profile developments across London and the Home Counties.

Qualifications

• Extensive MEP technical knowledge and ability to interrogate technical information.
• Experience working on laboratory fit-outs and large-scale projects.
• Ability to prepare professional and accurate technical appraisal documents.

Responsibilities

• Manage building services designs and sub-contractors for specific projects.
• Produce detailed commissioning programmes and manage the commissioning process.
• Coordinate utilities installations and related statutory authorities.

Skills

MEP technical knowledge

Health & Safety legislation

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Qualifications appropriate to the role

Job description

M&E Services Manager (Mechanically Biased)

M&E Services Manager (Mechanically Biased)

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M&E Services Manager (Mechanically Biased)

Windlesham, Surrey (this is a site-based role) with the flexibility to attend projects in London and the Home Counties

Who Is Walter Lilly?

Walter Lilly is a premier provider of construction and maintenance services for luxurious residential homes, iconic landmark and heritage buildings, and state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities across London and the Home Counties.

Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects developed over the last century, we work with industry-leading architects, engineers, interior designers, and highly skilled tradespeople on a portfolio ranging from the UK’s most recognisable listed attractions to cutting-edge contemporary structures.

We now seek an M&E Services Manager (Mechanically Biased) to join us on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Culture

At Walter Lilly, we work with each other and our clients in the spirit of collaboration. We recognise the expertise of those who have been with us for many years whilst investing in the next generation of rising industry stars, combining invaluable experience with fresh, innovative thinking.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential. We strive to create a culture where employees can bring themselves to work in line with our core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness.

The Role

As an M&E Services Manager (Mechanically Biased), you will manage building services designs, information and sub-contractors for a portfolio of specific projects, from enquiry stage through to handover and aftercare. You will manage the successful integration and delivery of MEP services for your projects, ensuring our supply chain delivers the required benchmarks of Health and Safety, Quality, and programme compliance.

You will be responsible for producing detailed commissioning programmes and managing the entire commissioning process, ensuring seamless integration of all building services.

Additionally, you will take charge of the management and coordination of all utilities installations and related statutory authorities, working collaboratively across all departments in alignment with the Inter-Departmental Integration of Activities Schedule.

About You

To be considered as an M&E Services Manager (Mechanically Biased), you will need to demonstrate:

- Qualifications appropriate to the role

- Ability to obtain/maintain CSCS accreditation

- Extensive MEP technical knowledge and the ability to comprehensively interrogate all technical information, design details and identify potential design issues

- Ability to take responsibility for a complete building or package of works from receipt of design to handover

- Experience working on laboratory fit-outs and large-scale projects and an understanding of the complexities involved with such projects

- An understanding of programming principles and how MEP integrates with the building fabric

- Ability to review, understand and challenge construction and pre-construction programmes and progress reports

- Familiarity with the Walter Lilly Supply Chain members and knowledge of their capabilities and relevant experience

- A clear and concise understanding of CDP requirements, processes and responsibilities

- Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation and safe working practices

- Working knowledge of temporary services and site logistic requirements

- Experience in successfully dealing with Utility suppliers

- Ability to understand subcontractor’s contractual responsibilities

- An understanding of standard/commonly used contractual provisions

- Sufficient commercial acumen to compare subcontractor submissions against cost plans and identify over-valuation in subcontractor applications

- Ability to identify change and assess the resulting implications

- Ability to prepare professional and accurate technical appraisal documents for submission

- A comprehensive understanding of commissioning access requirements

- Ability to understand the landscape of Walter Lilly clients and consultants, the different roles, their competition and peers

- Ability to understand what information is needed to report internally on relationships and project opportunities

- Good construction knowledge with good knowledge of Walter Lilly standard forms and procedures

- Appropriate level of IT competency with the ability to utilise Walter Lilly systems

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, inspiring and motivating others in the process

- Willingness to work as part of a team, reporting into lead M&E Manager and Construction team PM

Other organisations may refer to this role as Utilities Project Manager, Building Services Manager, Mechanical and Electrical Project Manager, MEP Project Manager, Technical Services Manager, Services Co-ordination Manager, or Construction Services Manager.

How to Apply

So, if your skill set matches the above and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country’s finest projects appeals to you, please reach out via the button shown.

Your application will be processed by Walter Lilly and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. We therefore encourage you to submit ASAP to avoid missing out.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Project Management

• Industries

  Construction

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