MEP Manager

Cavendish Professionals; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist construction contractor is looking for a highly organized MEP Manager with 5+ years of experience in building services management. The role involves managing the delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health systems on complex projects, ensuring compliance with standards. Key responsibilities include coordinating subcontractor activities and integrating technical services into the overall project. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background and excellent communication skills, with familiarity in managing RFIs and construction drawings.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in a technical building services or M&E coordination role.
• Proven track record of managing subcontractor performance and commissioning.
• In-depth knowledge of building services systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage detailed MEPH programmes with subcontractors.
• Coordinate all MEPH works with the site management team.
• Raise and manage RFIs and technical submittals in line with project processes.

Skills

MEP coordination

Building services management

Technical knowledge of building services systems

Stakeholder engagement

MS Office

MS Project or Asta

Tools

Document management platforms

Job description

MEP Manager (Mechanical & Electrical)

Location : London

About the Company

We are a specialist construction contractor delivering complex structural alterations, basements, refurbishments, and high-spec fit-outs across London and the South East. With a reputation for technical precision, collaboration, and quality delivery, we work on architecturally ambitious residential and commercial projects for some of the UK’s leading clients and consultants.

Role Overview

The MEP Manager is responsible for managing the end-to-end delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEPH) systems across the project lifecycle. Acting as the link between site teams, specialist subcontractors, design consultants, and the client, the TSM ensures that all technical services are coordinated, programmed, installed, and commissioned in line with project goals and compliance standards.

Key Responsibilities

MEPH Coordination & Planning

• Manage detailed MEPH programmes with subcontractors, aligned to the master construction programme.
• Oversee subcontractor procurement schedules, sequencing, labour allocation, and activity durations.
• Conduct tender return reviews, comparisons, and participate in pre / mid / post-tender interviews.
• Review and approve RAMS and Method Statements from subcontractors before works commence.

Project Integration & Technical Control

• Coordinate all MEPH works with the site management team to ensure integration with the wider build.
• Ensure subcontractors always work to the latest approved drawings and communicate drawing changes.
• Manage the production, review, and approval of working drawings in collaboration with the design team.
• Raise and manage RFIs, technical submittals, and document responses in line with agreed project processes.

Candidate Profile

You are a highly organised, technically minded professional with a background in MEPH coordination or building services management. You have a solid understanding of services integration in complex refurbishment and structural schemes, with a hands‑on approach to quality, compliance, and programme management.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 5+ years’ experience in a technical building services or M&E coordination role.
• Proven track record of managing subcontractor performance, installation sequencing, and commissioning.
• In‑depth knowledge of building services systems (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health).
• Familiarity with construction drawings, technical submittals, and RFIs.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Strong IT skills including MS Office, MS Project or Asta, and document management platforms.
• Ability to coordinate technical information and close out works to the required standards.