MEP Lead

CUNNINGHAM

Newry

On-site

GBP 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance Policy

Pension Scheme

Company Sick Pay

Company maternity / paternity pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible Working Policy

Company Occupational Health

Social Events

Team Development Days

Ongoing Training & Development

Career pathways

Chartership support

State-of-the-art office facilities

On-site Car Parking

Professional Membership Support

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Job summary

Cunningham is seeking an experienced MEP Lead to provide technical and operational leadership of MEP within the Mission Critical portfolio. Based at HQ Newry, with travel to sites in Ireland and the EU, the role reports to the Construction Director and ensures safe, compliant MEP delivery across multiple projects.

The ideal candidate will have extensive senior MEP/building services experience, strong leadership and communication skills, and a relevant degree with professional memberships

Qualifications

Extensive experience in senior MEP or building services roles within Mission Critical or Data Centre projects.
Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems including design, installation and commissioning.
Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Experience delivering integrated MEP solutions across large-scale or multi-site projects from preconstruction.
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to mentor staff effectively.
Degree or professional qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
Professional membership with a recognised body is desirable.
Significant experience in MEP leadership and management within construction.

Responsibilities

Provide technical direction and leadership for all MEP engineering and building services activities within the mission critical division, lead from Tender stage.
Oversee from Preconstruction through design, installation, commissioning and handover of MEP systems across multiple projects.
Ensure integration of MEP services with other disciplines including structural, architectural and civil works.
Review and approve key technical documentation from Tender stage, design submissions and specifications for compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.
Monitor project performance, risk and compliance for MEP activities within the sector.
Support Regional Building Services Managers in delivering projects on time, within budget and to the required quality standard.
Lead investigations into technical incidents or failures and ensure lessons learned are applied.

Skills

MEP leadership

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Mech/Elec Building Services degree

Professional membership (CIBSE/IET)

Job description

We are Cunningham. We are one of Ireland's award-winning building and civil engineering contractors with an extensive track record in delivering projects across multiple sectors in Ireland, including mission critical, healthcare, education, fit out and residential. The company has recently expanded into new markets and business sectors, particularly in the infrastructure and specialist areas and has gained a reputation as a leading and reputable contractor who delivers quality assured solutions to its wide-ranging customer base.

Our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we're committed to delivering an exciting career with learning, development and progression potential.

We are currently seeking an experienced and talented MEP Lead to join our high performing team.

The MEP Lead is responsible for the technical and operational leadership of MEP within the Mission critical portfolio of projects. Reporting to the Construction Director, this role ensures the delivery of high-quality, safe and compliant MEP systems across multiple projects.

REPORTING TO: Construction Director

LOCATION: HQ Newry (With travel expected to projects in Ireland & EU)

CONTRACT TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

HOURS: Monday - Friday

Role Responsibilities

Technical Leadership

Provide technical direction and leadership for all MEP engineering and building services activities within the mission critical division, lead from Tender stage
Oversee from Preconstruction stage, design, installation, commissioning and handover of MEP systems across multiple projects.
Ensure integration of MEP services with other disciplines including structural, architectural and civil works.
Review and approve key technical documentation from Tender stage, design submissions and specifications for compliance with contractual and statutory requirements.

Operational Oversight

Monitor project performance, risk and compliance for MEP activities within the sector.
Support Regional Building Services Managers and Senior Building Services Managers in delivering projects on time, within budget and to the required quality standard.
Implement best practice processes for technical delivery, design coordination and construction methodology.

Compliance and Risk Management

Ensure all projects within the sector comply with statutory, regulatory and contractual MEP obligations.
Lead investigations into technical incidents or failures and ensure lessons learned are shared and applied.
Maintain awareness of changes in industry standards, legislation and sustainability requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with clients, consultants, subcontractors and regulators to ensure technical requirements and expectations are met.
Provide strategic advice to project and business unit leadership on technical risks, opportunities and MEP solutions from initial tender stage.

The Candidate

Qualifications & Experience:

Extensive experience in senior MEP or building services roles within Mission Critical or Data Centre projects
Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems, including design, installation and commissioning.
Proven ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams and influence stakeholders at all levels.
Experience in delivering integrated MEP solutions across large-scale or multi-site projects from preconstruction stage
Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to mentor and develop staff effectively.
Degree or professional qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering.
Professional membership with a recognised body (CIBSE, IET or equivalent) is desirable.
Significant experience in MEP leadership and management within construction.

Skills & Attributes:

The ability to work as part of cross-functional teams.
Excellent communicator, with ability to convey complex information well.
The ability to create and maintain good working relationships with colleagues and clients.
Highly organised in relation to management of tasks and deadlines.
Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Additional information

All candidates must have the Right to Work in the UK and in the Republic of Ireland at the time of application. Proof of this will be required for any candidate who is successful in the role.
This role will at time to time, require working in other locations, including construction sites or at client offices. A degree of flexibility is therefore required.

As part of the Cunningham team, you will be offered the following employee benefits in addition to your market leading salary: