MEP Manager

Kingston Barnes Construction; West of England; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Construction in Bristol is recruiting an experienced MEP Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor delivering a major, technically complex defence and advanced manufacturing project. You will coordinate mechanical, electrical and plumbing services, manage specialist subcontractors and ensure safe, on-schedule delivery within the project programme.

The role demands strong leadership, close collaboration with design teams and a proactive approach to quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience managing substantial MEP packages on major construction projects.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience coordinating multiple specialist subcontractors and managing complex programme interfaces.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Proactive approach to programme management, quality and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations across the project.
• Oversee specialist MEP subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification.
• Review technical information with design teams, resolve coordination issues and identify buildability improvements.
• Manage MEP procurement, installation sequencing and interfaces with structural and architectural works.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement solutions to maintain delivery.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, validation and handover of building services installations.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Job description

MEP Manager

Bristol | £55,000 – £65,000 + Package

Major Defence & Advanced Manufacturing Project | Tier 1 Main Contractor

Kingston Barnes is recruiting for an experienced MEP Manager to join a leading Tier 1 main contractor delivering a major, technically complex construction project in Bristol.

This is an excellent opportunity to become involved in a high-profile development within the defence and advanced manufacturing sector, working alongside an established project team on a scheme requiring exceptional standards of engineering, coordination and delivery. Our client has an excellent reputation for delivering complex projects across the UK and offers a strong pipeline of work, long-term career opportunities and an attractive remuneration package.

The Role

As MEP Manager, you will take responsibility for coordinating and managing the mechanical, electrical and plumbing services throughout the project, working closely with the Project Director, construction teams, design consultants and specialist subcontractors. You will play a key role in ensuring building services are successfully integrated into the wider construction programme, maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality and technical compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing and coordinating mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations across the project.
• Overseeing specialist MEP subcontractors, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme and to specification.
• Working closely with design teams to review technical information, resolve coordination issues and identify buildability improvements.
• Managing MEP procurement, installation sequencing and programme interfaces with structural and architectural works.
• Monitoring progress, identifying risks and implementing solutions to maintain project delivery.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant regulations, specifications, quality standards and health and safety requirements.
• Coordinating testing, commissioning, validation and handover of building services installations.
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and the wider project delivery team.

About You

We are looking for an experienced MEP Manager, Building Services Manager or mechanically/electrically biased construction professional with a strong background in delivering complex building services packages. Ideally, you will have:

• Previous experience working for a Tier 1 or Tier 2 main contractor or established MEP subcontractor.
• A proven track record managing substantial MEP packages on major construction projects.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience coordinating multiple specialist subcontractors and managing complex programme interfaces.
• Excellent communication, leadership and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive approach to programme management, quality and health and safety.
• Experience within defence, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, pharmaceutical or other technically demanding environments would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 depending on experience.
• Package: Competitive benefits package.
• Project: Major defence and advanced manufacturing development in Bristol.
• Employer: Established Tier 1 main contractor with a strong regional and national project pipeline.
• Career progression: Opportunity to develop within a business delivering some of the UK's most technically challenging construction projects.

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