MEP Manager — Flexible HVDC Lead & BIM Site Delivery

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

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.