MEP Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Defence project in Bristol

Job summary

Kingston Barnes Ltd in Bristol seeks an experienced MEP Manager to lead mechanical, electrical and plumbing coordination on a major defence and advanced manufacturing project. You will work with the Project Director, design teams and subcontractors to integrate services into the wider construction programme.

This role requires strong leadership, a proven track record managing large MEP packages for Tier 1 or Tier 2 contractors, and a proactive approach to safety, quality and delivery.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating building services (MEP) on complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate mechanical, electrical and plumbing installations across the project.
• Oversee specialist MEP subcontractors, ensuring safety, programme and specification compliance.
• Review technical information with design teams to resolve coordination issues and improve buildability.
• Manage MEP procurement, installation sequencing and interfaces with structure and architecture.
• Monitor progress, identify risks and implement delivery solutions.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, quality standards and health & safety requirements.
• Coordinate testing, commissioning, validation and handover of building services.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and the project team.

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.

• 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.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence