MEP Manager

Construction; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Pension

Healthcare

Wellbeing support

Long-term career development

Job summary

Construction is seeking an experienced MEP Manager to lead mechanical, electrical and plumbing delivery on a major infrastructure programme near the outskirts of Birmingham. You will oversee design review, technical assurance, installation, commissioning and handover, acting as the technical authority to ensure compliance and successful project delivery.

The role requires Chartered Engineer status (or active progression) and a strong track record delivering complex MEP systems within large-scale

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional accreditation.
• Proven experience delivering MEP systems within major infrastructure, transportation, utilities, rail, energy or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of British Standards, Building Regulations and industry best practice.
• Experience coordinating multidisciplinary interfaces and complex engineering activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) disciplines.
• Review designs, technical specifications, calculations and construction methodologies.
• Support design assurance, technical approvals and compliance processes.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP, civil, structural, architectural and specialist systems.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Carry out inspections, audits and quality reviews.
• Identify technical risks and value engineering opportunities.
• Provide expert engineering advice to support programme delivery.

Skills

Technical leadership across MEP

Design coordination

Stakeholder management

Regulatory compliance

Interface management

Quality assurance

Problem solving

Education

Chartered Engineer (CEng)

Building Services qualification

Job description

MEP Manager Location: Outskirts of Birmingham

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEP Manager to join a major infrastructure programme, supporting the delivery of complex mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems across a large-scale construction environment.

This role will suit a technically strong MEP professional who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle, from design review and technical assurance through to installation, commissioning and handover. You will act as the key technical authority, ensuring engineering excellence, compliance and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) disciplines.
• Review designs, technical specifications, calculations and construction methodologies.
• Support design assurance, technical approvals and compliance processes.
• Ensure MEP systems meet relevant standards, regulations and project requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP, civil, structural, architectural and specialist systems.
• Resolve complex engineering and construction challenges.
• Review subcontractor submissions, technical queries and design change requests.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Carry out inspections, audits and quality reviews.
• Identify technical risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives.
• Provide expert engineering advice to support programme delivery.
• Collaborate with consultants, stakeholders, supply chain partners and client representatives.
• Promote the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards professional accreditation.
• Proven experience delivering MEP systems within major infrastructure, transportation, utilities, rail, energy or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong technical understanding of building services and infrastructure MEP systems.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary interfaces and coordinating complex engineering activities.
• Excellent knowledge of British Standards, Building Regulations and industry best practice.
• Previous involvement in construction, testing, commissioning and project handover.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound understanding of quality assurance, testing and commissioning processes.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure programme.
• Exposure to technically challenging and complex engineering projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Pension, healthcare and wellbeing support.
• Long-term career development within a high-performing engineering environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MEP Manager looking to take ownership of technical delivery and contribute to the successful completion of a major infrastructure project.