M&E Works Supervisor

MEP Technical Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

MEP Technical Talent is seeking an experienced M&E Works Supervisor to support delivery of mechanical and electrical projects on a large estate in Central London. This client-side role involves overseeing external contractors, coordinating with the project team, and ensuring safety, quality and programme adherence.

The successful candidate should have strong M&E supervision experience, the ability to read drawings, and knowledge of UK Building Regulations and CDM 2015.

Qualifications

• Strong experience supervising Mechanical and/or Electrical installations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, layouts and specifications.
• Experience inspecting installation quality and identifying defective or non-compliant works.
• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and CDM 2015, health and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior M&E Project Engineer and project team across multiple concurrent projects.
• Review designs, drawings and specifications and respond to technical queries as required.
• Take ownership of allocated works during installation, ensuring quality, safety and compliance.
• Carry out progress and quality inspections and produce reports on progress, defects and corrective actions.
• Review contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements; support safety audits and incident follow-ups.
• Coordinate communication between contractors, project managers, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Monitor RFIs, submittals and project communication procedures.
• Attend progress meetings and present technical findings to the project team.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and witnessing activities and document outcomes.
• Compile snagging and defect schedules and support handover of projects.

Skills

M&E supervision

Drawings interpretation

Quality & safety

Stakeholder management

Site coordination

Education

Mechanical or Electrical qualification / apprenticeship / HNC

Tools

AutoCAD

DALI integration

Job description

M&E Works Supervisor

Location: Central London
Rate: £350 per day
Hours: 3 days per week
Site Based

We are recruiting an experienced M&E Works Supervisor to support the delivery of Mechanical and Electrical projects across a large, technically complex estate in Central London.

This is a client-side position overseeing M&E works delivered by external contractors. The successful candidate will work closely with the Senior M&E Project Engineer, Project Managers, consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure installations are completed safely, on programme and in accordance with approved designs, specifications and relevant British Standards.

The project portfolio includes Mechanical and Electrical installations, infrastructure improvements, lighting upgrades and sustainability projects, with individual project values ranging from approximately £50,000 to £5 million.

The Role

• Support the Senior M&E Project Engineer and wider project team across multiple concurrent projects.


• Review M&E designs, specifications, technical drawings, layouts and schematics, answering technical queries where required.


• Take ownership of allocated works during the installation phase, monitoring contractors and ensuring the required standards of quality, safety and compliance are achieved.


• Undertake regular progress and quality inspections, producing clear reports covering progress, defects, technical concerns and corrective actions.


• Review contractor Risk Assessments and Method Statements and support site safety audits, incident reporting and appropriate follow‑up actions.


• Coordinate communication between contractors, Project Managers, consultants and internal stakeholders.


• Monitor the correct use of RFIs, technical submittals and other project communication procedures.


• Attend progress meetings and present technical findings to the project team.


• Oversee testing, commissioning and witnessing activities, ensuring processes and outcomes are properly recorded.


• Compile and manage snagging and defect schedules, monitor remedial works and support the successful handover of completed projects.


• Help identify practical engineering solutions while ensuring projects cause minimal disruption within a busy live environment.

About You

We are interested in experienced Mechanical, Electrical or M&E Supervisors who are comfortable overseeing contractors from a client-side perspective.

The successful candidate should have:

• Strong experience supervising Mechanical and/or Electrical installations, with good working knowledge of both building-services disciplines.


• The ability to interpret technical drawings, layouts, schematics and specifications.


• Experience inspecting installation quality and identifying defective or non‑compliant works.


• Experience of testing, commissioning, witnessing, snagging and project handover.


• A recognised Mechanical or Electrical qualification, apprenticeship, HNC or equivalent industry experience.


• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CDM Regulations 2015 and relevant health and safety legislation.


• Strong fault‑finding, reporting, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.


• The confidence to challenge contractors constructively and work independently across several live projects.


• Qualifications including SSSTS, SMSTS, IOSH, ECS, CSCS, IPAF, PASMA or asbestos awareness would be advantageous. Experience with lighting‑control systems, DALI integration, AutoCAD or complex operational buildings would also be beneficial.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced M&E Supervisor seeking a client-side position with responsibility for monitoring quality, compliance and technical delivery across a varied portfolio of projects.

The role is site based in Central London for three days per week and offers a rate of £350 per day, outside IR35.