MEP Manager

Blayze Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-related bonus

Company pension

25 days annual leave

Long-term project security

London development pipeline

Job summary

Blayze Group is seeking an experienced MEP Manager for a flagship mixed-use scheme in South East London. You will lead delivery of mechanical, electrical and public health services from pre-construction through installation, commissioning and handover, working with the Project Director and design teams.

With a £200 million project scope and completion due Summer 2029, this role offers long-term security, a clear progression path and the chance to shape London’s skyline on a major residential

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an MEP Manager or similar on residential developments.
• Strong track record delivering mechanical and electrical packages at scale.
• Experience with high-rise residential schemes is advantageous.
• Thorough understanding of MEP delivery from pre-construction to handover.
• Excellent communications and subcontractor management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee MEP services delivery across the development.
• Manage MEP activities from stage 4 design through installation, commissioning and handover.
• Coordinate with Project Director, construction managers, design consultants and subcontractors.
• Review MEP designs for buildability and compliance with specs.
• Oversee subcontractors, monitor progress, quality, programme and safety.
• Ensure installations meet programme, budget and quality targets.
• Supervise testing, commissioning, inspections and certification.
• Coordinate with other disciplines for effective MEP integration.
• Manage handover documents including O&M manuals and approvals.

Skills

MEP Manager

Building Services Manager

Residential developer experience

High-rise residential experience

Pre-construction design coordination

Subcontractor management

Programme management

Job description

Blayze Group are recruiting on behalf of one of London's most exciting and well-funded residential developers for an experienced MEP Manager to join the team on a flagship mixed-use development in South East London.

Backed by significant long-term investment, our client has an impressive pipeline of projects across London, making this an excellent opportunity to join an ambitious and growing business with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality developments.

The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in the delivery of a landmark £200 million mixed-use scheme comprising four residential and student accommodation buildings, reaching heights of up to 30 storeys.

With completion scheduled for Summer 2029, this represents an excellent long-term opportunity to join an established project team and take responsibility for the management and coordination of mechanical, electrical and public health services from pre-construction and design development through installation, commissioning and final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of all mechanical, electrical and public health (MEP) services across the development.
• Manage MEP activities from stage 4 design through to installation, commissioning and handover.
• Work closely with the Project Director, Construction Managers, design consultants and specialist subcontractors to ensure the successful delivery of MEP packages.
• Review and coordinate MEP designs, identifying potential issues and ensuring buildability and compliance with project specifications.
• Manage specialist MEP subcontractors, monitoring progress, quality, programme and health and safety performance.
• Ensure MEP installations are delivered in accordance with programme requirements, budgets and quality standards.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, inspections and certification of building services installations.
• Coordinate with other construction disciplines to ensure effective integration of MEP systems within the overall development.
• Manage the completion and handover process, including O&M manuals, commissioning documentation and statutory approvals.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as an MEP Manager, Building Services Manager or similar within a residential developer or main contractor.
• Strong background in delivering mechanical and electrical packages on large-scale residential or mixed-use developments.
• Experience working on high-rise residential schemes would be particularly advantageous.
• A thorough understanding of the complete MEP delivery process, including pre-construction, design coordination, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
• Excellent technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health systems.
• Strong communication, organisational and subcontractor management skills.
• Ability to manage complex MEP packages while maintaining programme, quality and commercial objectives.

What’s on Offer?

• Performance-related bonus.
• Company pension.
• 25 days annual leave.
• Long-term project security through to Summer 2029.
• Opportunity to join a financially strong developer with a substantial London development pipeline.
• Excellent prospects for future career progression within a growing business.