M&E Technical Manager

Matchtech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Senior level opportunity

Exposure to buildings and rail sectors

Support from a major international/own

Career development opportunities

People-first culture

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking an experienced M&E Technical Manager to lead mechanical and electrical design across major building and rail projects in the UK. The role emphasizes pre-construction and design management, strategy development and risk mitigation at a senior level.

You will review designs, coordinate engineering teams and ensure compliance with Building Safety Act and CDM Regulations, while building strong relationships with consultants and clients across healthcare, commercial and

Qualifications

• Experience leading MEP design and technical delivery on complex construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Significant experience in pre-construction, design coordination and technical risk management.
• Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercial awareness, including experience managing consultant fees and scopes.
• Understanding of Building Safety Act requirements, CDM Regulations and industry standards.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline.
• Chartered or Incorporated status, or active progress towards professional registration with CIBSE, IET or IMechE.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MEP design process from pre-construction through to project delivery.
• Review and challenge designs to ensure they are practical, coordinated and compliant.
• Identify technical risks at an early stage and develop effective solutions.
• Develop technical strategies, design deliverables plans and project requirements.
• Coordinate consultants, designers, specialist contractors and supply chain partners.
• Lead design reviews and ensure agreed actions are completed.
• Drive value engineering initiatives without compromising quality, safety or compliance.
• Manage consultant scopes, fees and performance while building effective stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations and relevant industry standards.

Skills

MEP design leadership

Building services knowledge

Pre-construction experience

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

CDM Regulations knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Building Services

Chartered or Incorporated status or active progress towards registration (CIBSE/IET/IMechE)

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced M&E Technical Manager to lead mechanical and electrical design delivery across major building and rail construction projects. This permanent role will provide the opportunity to shape technical strategy, challenge assumptions and identify risks before they affect project delivery, with a strong focus on pre-construction and design management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the MEP design process from pre-construction through to project delivery
• Review and challenge designs to ensure they are practical, coordinated and compliant
• Identify technical risks at an early stage and develop effective solutions
• Develop technical strategies, design deliverables plans and project requirements
• Coordinate consultants, designers, specialist contractors and supply chain partners
• Lead design reviews and ensure agreed actions are completed
• Drive value engineering initiatives without compromising quality, safety or compliance
• Manage consultant scopes, fees and performance while building effective stakeholder relationships
• Ensure compliance with the Building Safety Act, CDM Regulations and relevant industry standards

Job Requirements:

• Proven experience leading MEP design and technical delivery on complex construction projects
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services
• Significant experience in pre-construction, design coordination and technical risk management
• Excellent communication, collaboration and stakeholder management skills
• Commercial awareness, including experience managing consultant fees and scopes
• Understanding of Building Safety Act requirements, CDM Regulations and industry standards
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline
• Chartered or Incorporated status, or active progress towards professional registration with CIBSE, IET or IMechE

Benefits:

• Opportunity to influence technical strategy and project outcomes at a senior level
• Involvement in complex projects across the buildings and rail sectors
• Exposure to healthcare, commercial, leisure, MOD and MOJ environments
• Career development within a large and technically focused organisation
• People-first and inclusive working culture
• Support and stability from a major international group

If you are an experienced M&E Technical Manager with strong mechanical, electrical and MEP design expertise, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to high-profile construction projects.