MEP Construction Manager

-; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A major rail contractor in Greater London is seeking a management-level professional to oversee the construction of mechanical, electrical, and public health systems on significant rail projects. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in MEP for rail, along with strong leadership and conflict management skills. Responsibilities include team management, budget development, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and maintaining communication with stakeholders. This role offers flexibility in working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in management of MEP systems on major projects.
• Extensive experience in Rail systems including testing and commissioning.
• Knowledge of industry regulations for design and construction.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor the supply chain construction team.
• Develop budgets and review programmes.
• Ensure qualified operatives are engaged on site.

Skills

Leadership

Conflict Management

Communication

Procurement

M&E Project Management

Education

HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Document Control System

Job description

Job Introduction

Take control of the management of resources within a section or area as designated by the Project Manager. Lead, Manage and drive the works, in accordance with the Contract Programme, to best commercial advantage, without prejudice to the health and safety of employees, sub-contractors or the public at large and taking into full account environmental considerations.

Flexible working:

We welcome you to ask about the flexibility you need. This might be part-time, remote working, or compressed hours for example. Anyone who applies for a role can ask about flexibility at interview. In return, we will explore what is possible for the role.

Role Responsibility

• Manage, supervise and mentor the Supply chain construction team to enable them to optimise their work contribution.


• Develop and review programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the MEP Asset Delivery Manager.


• Ensure only competent, qualified and trained operatives are engaged on site to deliver the works.


• Ensure communication to the Technical Assurance, QA and Commercial teams non-conformances and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE's staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained.


• Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved and adhered to.


• Ensuring that any change to the SWI is captured and recorded


• Produce daily reports for progress monitoring, recording resources and monitoring control of project cost


• Development and submission of construction phase plans for M&E Works, eg M&E Permit procedures


• Interfacing with all internal and external stakeholders planning.


• Key point of contact for clients for project progress


• Set the highest example for Health and Safety Requirements


• Understand the Client and Joint Venture Partners' Environment and Sustainability Policies, Processes and statutory requirements as they affect the company's operations and ensure that the requirements, as applicable within their discipline, are implemented on the project.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in the management of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems on a major Rail project including management, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.


• Extensive experience in managing Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) systems for Rail, including the testing and commissioning stage.


• Experience in interfaces with High Voltage, HVAC, Public Health, Fire Systems, Communications and Tunnel Ventilation.


• Knowledge of industry regulations for design, construction and testing and commissioning of building services (e.g. BS 7671 and Building Regulations).


• Experience of M&E in a Self Assurance contract environment


• HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related subject.


• Expert knowledge of products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards


• Strong leadership, communication and conflict management skills


• Relevant CSCS Card


• SMSTS

• Computer competence (MS Word, Excel, Document control system).


• First Aid Trained


• LV Authorised Person trained would be an advantage

SCS Railways