MEP Manager

BAM UK & Ireland; Paisley; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Family-friendly policies

Company car

Travel allowance

Pension (8%)

Private healthcare

Life assurance

26 days holiday

Wellbeing days

Volunteering day

Development opportunities

Job summary

BAM UK & Ireland is seeking a Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Manager to lead on the Fanellan HVDC Project in Scotland. You will coordinate with designers and subcontractors across disciplines, ensure BIM Level 2 compliance, and support the site team from ECI through to project delivery.

The role requires strong MEP experience, NEC3 familiarity, and a proactive approach to planning, quality, and safety. Initial office-based work in Inverness/Kilsyth, with site delivery thereafter.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in mechanical, electrical, or building services.
• Membership of IMechE, IET, or CIBSE or Chartered status.
• 510 years of cumulative experience and competency in Building Services.
• Experience on projects with MEP value exceeding £25M.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication, organisational ability, and flexibility.
• Aware of BIM Level 2, CDE, Government Soft Landings, and BREEAM (advantageous).
• Familiarity with NEC3 contracts (essential).

Responsibilities

• Review and coordinate MEP designs with subcontractors.
• Coordinate designs across disciplines including structural, architectural, and specialist systems.
• Ensure designs comply with specifications and identify potential scope gaps or risks.
• Prepare and coordinate engineering documents such as shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). All documentation must be shared in accordance with BIM Level 2 standards as outlined in the project BIM Execution Plan.
• Obtain internal and external document approvals.
• Coordinate MEP subcontractors during on-site installation.
• Ensure materials are fabricated to the agreed standards and quality.
• Oversee installation activities to ensure compliance with approved plans and BAM safety standards.
• Ensure testing and commissioning plans are developed and followed.
• Manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) at appropriate stages.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date as-built documentation.
• Produce Technical Queries (TQs) as required.
• Represent BAM in meetings with BAS, MEP suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Expedite procurement and manufacturing processes, and report on progress.
• Lead and attend site coordination meetings; plan and schedule installation activities.
• Record changes and instructions.
• Support the Commissioning Manager with building services systems.
• Assist the Quality Team with completion of ITPs.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Flexibility

MS Office

BIM Level 2 awareness

CDE familiarity

NEC3 contracts knowledge

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering

Chartered status potential

Job description

Building a sustainable tomorrow

We are seeking a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Manager to join the BAM team on the Fanellan HVDC Project.

You will be an integral member of the site team throughout the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), initial works, pre-construction phase, and project delivery. Reporting to BAMs Design and Engineering Manager or Construction Manager. You will coordinate with designers and subcontractors to ensure a robust engineering solution that meets the clients requirements.

Making Possible

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and coordinate MEP designs with subcontractors.
• Coordinate designs across disciplines including structural, architectural, and specialist systems.
• Ensure designs comply with specifications and identify potential scope gaps or risks.
• Prepare and coordinate engineering documents such as shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). All documentation must be shared in accordance with BIM Level 2 standards as outlined in the project BIM Execution Plan.
• Obtain internal and external document approvals.
• Coordinate MEP subcontractors during on-site installation.
• Ensure materials are fabricated to the agreed standards and quality.
• Oversee installation activities to ensure compliance with approved plans and BAM safety standards.
• Ensure testing and commissioning plans are developed and followed.
• Manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) at appropriate stages.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date as-built documentation.
• Produce Technical Queries (TQs) as required.
• Represent BAM in meetings with BAS, MEP suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Expedite procurement and manufacturing processes, and report on progress.
• Lead and attend site coordination meetings; plan and schedule installation activities.
• Record changes and instructions.
• Support the Commissioning Manager with building services systems.
• Assist the Quality Team with completion of ITPs.

Your team

• BAM operates a flexible working policy
• You will be required to work out of our area offices initially, which are located in Inverness and Kilsyth, Scotland, before going on-site for project delivery.

Whats in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

What do you bring to the role?

• A degree or technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.
• Membership of IMechE, IET, or CIBSEor the qualifications to become chartered.
• 510 years of cumulative experience and competency in Building Services.
• Experience on projects with MEP value exceeding £25M.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills, organisational ability, and flexibility.
• Awareness of BIM Level 2, Common Data Environment (CDE), Government Soft Landings, and BREEAM (advantageous).
• Familiarity with NEC3 contracts (essential).

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