MEP Manager

MK Search; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Search is recruiting an MEP Manager for a super prime residential project in St. John's Wood. The role is initially freelance for six months with a permanent offer thereafter.

The successful candidate will manage both mechanical and electrical packages, coordinate M&E subcontractors, and work closely with the project team, consultants and subcontractors to ensure on-time delivery and high-quality finishes.

Qualifications

• Experience as an MEP Manager, M&E Manager or Building Services Manager.
• Background with a main contractor or established M&E contractor.
• Experience delivering high-end residential, luxury hotel or similarly demanding projects.
• Mechanical or electrical bias, with the ability to manage both disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of MEP packages, ensuring works meet programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Coordinate M&E subcontractors and monitor site progress, labour and resources.
• Work closely with the project team, consultants and subcontractors to resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Review drawings, technical submissions and installation proposals.
• Manage interfaces between building services, construction activities and high-specification finishes.
• Maintain strong standards of health and safety, quality assurance and compliance.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover documentation.

Skills

MEP management

Project coordination

Subcontractor management

Building services

Health and safety

Job description

MEP Manager Opportunity - Leading Main Contractor - Super Prime Residential

Temp to Perm - Initial 6 Months Freelance

MK Search are working with a leading main contractor specialising in luxury hotels and high-end residential developments to recruit an MEP Manager for a super prime residential project in St. John's Wood.

With a strong and continuously growing order book, this is an opportunity to join an established contractor offering long-term career prospects. The role will initially be freelance for six months, with a permanent offer afterwards.

Applications are welcomed from mechanically or electrically biased candidates who can confidently manage both mechanical and electrical packages.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the delivery of MEP packages, ensuring works meet programme, budget and quality requirements.
• Coordinate M&E subcontractors and monitor site progress, labour and resources.
• Work closely with the project team, consultants and subcontractors to resolve technical and coordination issues.
• Review drawings, technical submissions and installation proposals.
• Manage interfaces between building services, construction activities and high-specification finishes.
• Maintain strong standards of health and safety, quality assurance and compliance.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover documentation.

About You

• Experience as an MEP Manager, M&E Manager or Building Services Manager.
• A background with a main contractor or established M&E contractor.
• Experience delivering high-end residential, luxury hotel or similarly demanding projects.
• Mechanical or electrical bias, with the ability to manage both disciplines.
• Strong technical knowledge, subcontractor management and communication skills.
• A detailed approach to quality and delivery within high-specification environments.

The Opportunity

• Work on a prestigious super prime residential development in St. John's Wood.
• Initial six-month freelance engagement followed by a permanent offer.
• Join a leading contractor with an expanding pipeline of hotel and high-end residential projects.
• Build a long-term career within an established and growing business.