M&E Services Manager, Windlesham

Walter Lilly; Windlesham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking an experienced M&E Services Manager to oversee building services designs and ensure the successful delivery of MEP services. You will manage utilities installations, produce commissioning programmes, and work collaboratively across departments. The ideal candidate will have MEP technical knowledge, strong communication skills, and experience in large-scale projects. Competitive salary and attractive benefits included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days' annual leave

Private medical insurance

Automatic enrolment to company pension scheme

Travel expenses

Qualifications

• Experience working on laboratory fit-outs and large-scale projects.
• Ability to prepare professional and accurate technical appraisal documents.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage building services designs, information and subcontractors.
• Ensure successful integration and delivery of MEP services.
• Produce detailed commissioning programmes and manage the commissioning process.

Skills

Extensive MEP technical knowledge

Ability to manage all utilities installations

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Understanding of programming principles

Commercial acumen

Education

Ability to obtain/maintain CSCS accreditation

Job description

As an M&E Services Manager you will manage building services designs, information and subcontractors for our 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.

Walter Lilly is a premier provider of high quality construction services for London and the South East's finest landmark and heritage buildings, alongside state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities. With over 100 years experience, we bring bold, complex projects to life. Our clients come to us for the best, expecting results that stand out on a global stage. Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects, 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. This is the ideal role for a talented M&E Services Manager with a strong mechanical and electrical background to progress their career with a top‑tier construction contractor. You will have the chance to work at the heart of complex, high‑profile projects, where your ideas, decisions, and expertise drive solutions that make a visible, lasting difference.

Qualifications

• 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 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
• Walter Lilly is a premier provider of high quality construction services for London and the South East's finest landmark and heritage buildings, alongside state‑of‑the‑art science and higher education facilities. With over 100 years experience, we bring bold, complex projects to life.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• Automatic enrolment to company pension scheme (opt out available)
• Travel expenses

Our 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.