MEP Manager

Marvin Recruitment; Basildon; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Marvin Recruitment is seeking an experienced MEP Manager for a landmark RC frame residential regeneration project in Basildon. This permanent role leads MEP delivery across three towers, coordinating subcontractors and driving progress through installation, testing and handover.

The ideal candidate has hands-on site experience, a strong track record on large residential/high-rise schemes, and the ability to manage multiple workstreams to meet programme and quality requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience as an MEP Manager, Building Services Manager or similar.
• Strong track record delivering MEP packages on large-scale residential or high-rise developments.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and overseeing live site installation works.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health building services.
• Experience taking projects through installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Confident managing multiple workstreams and coordinating with the wider construction team.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day MEP delivery across three residential towers.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical and public health subcontractors, ensuring installation works progress in line with programme.
• Coordinate MEP installations with site management, structural and architectural teams.
• Review technical drawings and resolve design coordination issues and site-based clashes.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, installation quality and progress against programme.
• Identify and resolve technical, programme and delivery risks.
• Ensure installations comply with specifications, building regulations and quality requirements.
• Lead testing, commissioning, snagging and handover activities.
• Work closely with the wider project team to drive progress and ensure successful project completion.

Skills

MEP management

Subcontractor management

Site delivery experience

Coordination with teams

Clash resolution

Job description

MEP Manager – RC Frame Residential Regeneration

Location: Basildon

Position: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: up to £80,000 pa

***Must be available in less than a month***

A leading property and construction business is looking to appoint an experienced MEP Manager to join its growing team in Basildon, Essex.

This is a high-profile position offering the opportunity to take ownership of MEP delivery across a major residential development. The project is moving through the main building services installation and delivery phases, requiring an experienced individual to drive progress, coordinate subcontractors and ensure the successful completion of all MEP packages.

The business is seeking a hands-on MEP Manager with strong site delivery experience, capable of managing the installation, coordination, testing and commissioning of building services through to final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day MEP delivery across three residential towers.
• Oversee mechanical, electrical and public health subcontractors, ensuring installation works progress in line with programme.
• Coordinate MEP installations with site management, structural and architectural teams.
• Review technical drawings and resolve design coordination issues and site-based clashes.
• Monitor subcontractor performance, installation quality and progress against programme.
• Identify and resolve technical, programme and delivery risks.
• Ensure installations comply with specifications, building regulations and quality requirements.
• Lead testing, commissioning, snagging and handover activities.
• Work closely with the wider project team to drive progress and ensure successful project completion.

Essential Experience and Skills

• Experience as an MEP Manager, Building Services Manager or similar.
• Strong track record delivering MEP packages on large-scale residential or high-rise developments.
• Proven experience managing subcontractors and overseeing live site installation works.
• Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health building services.
• Experience taking projects through installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Confident managing multiple workstreams and coordinating with the wider construction team.
• Practical, solutions-focused, commercially aware and highly organised.