MEP Manager

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Park Central; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Wellbeing support

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced MEP Manager to join a major infrastructure programme on the outskirts of Birmingham. The role covers design reviews, technical assurance, installation, commissioning and handover, acting as the principal technical authority to ensure engineering excellence and compliance.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, coordinate interfaces, review designs and subcontractor submissions, and drive delivery across the full project lifecycle in a large-scale

Qualifications

• Require degree-qualified mechanical, electrical or building services engineering background.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or working towards professional accreditation.
• Proven experience delivering MEP systems in major infrastructure or large-scale construction.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across MEP disciplines.
• Review designs, specifications, calculations and construction methodologies.
• Support design assurance and compliance processes.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP, civil, structural and specialist systems.
• Lead installation, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Identify technical risks and value engineering opportunities.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Electrical Engineering

Building Services Engineering degree

Job description

An MEP Manager is sought to join a major infrastructure programme on the outskirts of Birmingham. This full-time, permanent position offers a competitive salary and requires a technically proficient professional to oversee mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems throughout the entire project lifecycle. Responsibilities span design reviews, technical assurance, installation, commissioning, and final handover. Acting as the principal technical authority, you will ensure strict compliance and engineering excellence. The role demands robust leadership skills to coordinate multidisciplinary teams and drive successful delivery. Candidates should possess substantial experience in large-scale construction environments and a thorough understanding of complex building services.

MEP Manager Location: Outskirts of Birmingham

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced MEP Manager to join a major infrastructure programme, supporting the delivery of complex mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems across a large-scale construction environment. This role will suit a technically strong MEP professional who enjoys working across the full project lifecycle, from design review and technical assurance through to installation, commissioning and handover. You will act as the key technical authority, ensuring engineering excellence, compliance and successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership across Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) disciplines.
• Review designs, technical specifications, calculations and construction methodologies.
• Support design assurance, technical approvals and compliance processes.
• Ensure MEP systems meet relevant standards, regulations and project requirements.
• Coordinate interfaces between MEP, civil, structural, architectural and specialist systems.
• Resolve complex engineering and construction challenges.
• Review subcontractor submissions, technical queries and design change requests.
• Support installation, testing, commissioning and handover activities.
• Carry out inspections, audits and quality reviews.
• Identify technical risks, opportunities and value engineering initiatives.
• Provide expert engineering advice to support programme delivery.
• Collaborate with consultants, stakeholders, supply chain partners and client representatives.
• Promote the highest standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Chartered Engineer (CEng) status or actively working towards professional accreditation.
• Proven experience delivering MEP systems within major infrastructure, transportation, utilities, rail, energy or large-scale construction projects.
• Strong technical understanding of building services and infrastructure MEP systems.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary interfaces and coordinating complex engineering activities.
• Excellent knowledge of British Standards, Building Regulations and industry best practice.
• Previous involvement in construction, testing, commissioning and project handover.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Sound understanding of quality assurance, testing and commissioning processes.

What\'s on Offer

• Opportunity to work on a nationally significant infrastructure programme.
• Exposure to technically challenging and complex engineering projects.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Pension, healthcare and wellbeing support.
• Long-term career development within a high-performing engineering environment.
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced MEP Manager looking to take ownership of technical delivery and contribute to the successful completion of a major infrastructure project.