M&E Sub Agent

Smart 4 EPC; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Smart 4 EPC is seeking an experienced MEP Site Agent (Contract) for a West London project. You will oversee all site activities, ensuring safe delivery, cost control, and high-quality standards while coordinating with stakeholders and the client.

The role requires proven site management in construction, strong leadership, and robust MEP knowledge. A CSCS card is required, ICE membership desirable. This position is based on site with a focus on live assets and complex infrastructure works.

Qualifications

• Proven site management experience in construction, ideally in an MEP or civil engineering role
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience leading project teams
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients, stakeholders and subcontractors
• Commercial and contractual awareness, with experience in a cost-conscious environment
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP engineering, backed by relevant project experience
• Computer literate
• Valid CSCS card
• Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent (desirable)

Responsibilities

• Manage all site activities and take ownership of safe, successful project delivery
• Drive strong commercial performance and maintain effective cost control
• Deliver works safely, without environmental incidents, and to quality standards free from defects
• Develop and implement project and management plans in line with company procedures
• Prepare procurement schedules and work with the procurement team to ensure resources are in place
• Act as the main point of contact for the client, maintaining strong working relationships
• Identify and promote value engineering and efficiency opportunities
• Keep accurate site diaries and records
• Produce monthly reports for the client and internal stakeholders
• Chair weekly site meetings

Skills

Site management

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

MEP knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

CSCS card

ICE membership desirable

Job description

MEP Site Agent (Contract)

Location: West London, close to a major international airport

About the Opportunity

Our client is a leading construction contractor with a long-standing presence on a major UK transport hub, delivering complex infrastructure projects to high standards of quality, safety and environmental performance. Working under a long-term framework, they deliver design and build projects across both airside and landside areas, including pavement rehabilitation, critical utilities replacement and the redevelopment of operational areas. The programme is ongoing, with further major resurfacing works in planning. Work is carefully planned around critical live assets, with close engagement across a wide range of stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all site activities and take ownership of safe, successful project delivery
• Drive strong commercial performance and maintain effective cost control
• Deliver works safely, without environmental incidents, and to quality standards free from defects
• Develop and implement project and management plans in line with company procedures
• Prepare procurement schedules and work with the procurement team to ensure resources are in place
• Act as the main point of contact for the client, maintaining strong working relationships
• Identify and promote value engineering and efficiency opportunities
• Keep accurate site diaries and records
• Produce monthly reports for the client and internal stakeholders
• Chair weekly site meetings

Skills and Experience

• Proven site management experience in construction, ideally in an MEP or civil engineering role
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience leading project teams
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships with clients, stakeholders and subcontractors
• Commercial and contractual awareness, with experience in a cost-conscious environment
• Strong technical knowledge of MEP engineering, backed by relevant project experience
• Computer literate
• Valid CSCS card
• Membership of the Institution of Civil Engineers or equivalent (desirable)