MEP Manager

BENNETT CONSTRUCTION; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Greater London seeks a Senior MEP Manager to oversee site operations and manage staff. The successful candidate must have substantial experience in mechanical and electrical packages, alongside excellent communication skills and commercial awareness. Responsibilities include ensuring deadlines are met, managing commissioning programs, and leading progress meetings. This role offers autonomy and a supportive professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing schemes greater than £10m or 200 residential units.
• Ability to interrogate Contractor & subcontractor programmes.
• Detailed understanding of H&S requirements (access, working at heights).

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the site.
• Chair internal & external meetings regarding MEP progress.
• Manage commissioning programme from outset to completion.

Skills

Experience managing mechanical & electrical packages

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Demonstrated commercial awareness

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work to tight deadlines

In-depth knowledge of building services regulations

SMSTS trained

Tools

Procore

Job description

Experience & Qualifications

The Senior MEP Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the site and managing all site staff, reporting directly to the Project Manager. This position requires a strong personality to challenge the supply chain and staff members, ensuring the successful execution of the construction programme.

• Experience managing mechanical & electrical packages for schemes greater than £10m or 200 residential units plus.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Procore.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness and the ability to manage Subcontractor effectively

Key Skills

• Able to plan works, complete look aheads and ensure MEP materials/labour are in hand.
• Input in MEP Subcontract packages and scopes of works to ensure all items have been included.
• Experience in management of both Mechanical & Electrical packages.
• Full design responsibility for mechanical & electrical works from stage 3 through to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and achieve targets
• Input in the daily briefings to ensure works are planned and co‑ordinated between all parties.
• Confident in leading & chairing meetings including writing effective meeting minutes for MEP works.
• In‑depth knowledge of all current building services regulations.
• Detailed understanding of testing & commissioning Process including interrogation of Subcontractor methodology & programme for commissioning.
• Experience in dealing Warranty provider, client Clerk of Works & Golden thread.
• Confidence in dealing with client team.
• Detailed understanding of H&S requirements (access, working at heights, PPE, permit systems)
• SMSTS trained
• Ability to interrogate Contractor & subcontractor programmes.
• Good understanding of site safety requirements.

Operational Actions

• Input into internal & external works meetings to ensure overall Programme dates are being achieved with primary focus on building services.
• Chair services section of internal & external progress meetings including holding a separate dedicated services meeting with the MEP Subcontractor to solely discuss MEP progress.
• Input into MEP services design from early stages through to technical submittal review and sign‑off.
• Input into O&M manual including format & information to align with client requirements.
• Review RAM’s and safe working systems prior to commencement of work segments.
• Carry out all necessary QA of 1st, mid and 2nd fix MEP systems including photographic evidence as necessary.
• Management of commissioning programme from the outset to Practical completion including tracking all certs and test results as necessary.
• Input into all 3rd party approvals (planning conditions, BREEAM, Building Control, HQM etc)
• Full management & co‑ordination of all permanent utilities from design stage through to final installation.
• Responsibility for obtaining permanent utility meters & setting up of tariffs as necessary.
• Review inspection templates previously set out and comment as necessary with Q&E Manager.
• Complete site diary including detail of works/labour being carried out daily.
• Sit with other site members to deal with day‑day site issues/settle disputes
• Liaise with commercial & design team to ensure all necessary design information is available to allow subcontractors to complete their works.
• Liaise with site H&S officer to ensure site rules are being adhered to and site teams are maintaining a good level of safety & housekeeping.
• Ensuring subcontractor QA is being received in a timely manner & authority to stand down works if required.
• Site inspection walk‑around for Building Control, Warranty provider and Clerk of Works.
• Review and approve daywork sheet for Subcontractors.
• Liaise with logistics incl site setup/changes.
• Attend dabs meeting as required.
• Keep abreast of change control in relation to MEP works.

We are an equal opportunities employer.

Working within Bennetts brings a good degree of autonomy, allowing yourself to mature professionally, however there is a full support network of highly qualified professionals and industry leading individuals to gain advice from.