MEP Manager Hospital Project Plymouth

TieTalent; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Plymouth is seeking an experienced MEP Manager for a major hospital refurbishment project. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing mechanical and electrical services to ensure the delivery of high-quality building services in a live healthcare environment. This key leadership role offers a long-term opportunity in a significant hospital scheme, with responsibilities including managing subcontractors and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing MEP works on hospital or healthcare projects.
• Skilled at managing the interface between MEP design, commercial processes, and site operations.
• Familiarity with healthcare-specific regulations and commissioning procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage all MEP works from pre-construction to client handover.
• Oversee quality assurance and compliance for all MEP installations.
• Develop and implement MEP commissioning strategies.

Skills

Project Management

Technical Knowledge of Mechanical Systems

Technical Knowledge of Electrical Systems

Commissioning

Education

Degree or trade-qualified in Building Services, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid certifications

Tools

MS Project

Asta

Job description

About

MEP Manager Hospital Project Plymouth

We are seeking an experienced MEP Manager to oversee the full mechanical and electrical services delivery on a major hospital refurbishment and fit-out project in Plymouth. This is a key leadership role ensuring high-quality coordination, integration, and delivery of complex building services within a live healthcare environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for managing all MEP works from pre-construction through to commissioning and client handover.
• Review and coordinate MEP designs, contractor design portion (CDP) submissions, and resolve technical queries.
• Lead the management of MEP subcontractors, ensuring safe working practices and delivery to programme and quality requirements.
• Chair MEP coordination meetings with consultants, subcontractors, and client representatives to resolve clashes and technical issues.
• Oversee quality assurance and compliance for all MEP installations in line with NHS and healthcare standards.
• Develop and implement MEP commissioning strategies, witness testing, and ensure production of comprehensive O&M manuals.
• Manage post-handover activities including seasonal commissioning, client training, and defect resolution.
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to project teams on MEP matters.
  
  

Requirements

• Proven experience managing MEP works on hospital or healthcare projects, particularly in live or occupied environments.
• Strong technical knowledge of both mechanical and electrical building services systems, including HVAC, BMS, public health, power, lighting, and specialist services.
• Skilled at managing the interface between MEP design, commercial processes, procurement, and site operations.
• Familiarity with healthcare-specific regulations, commissioning procedures, compliance, RAMS, and quality close-out processes.
• Proficient in project planning software such as MS Project or Asta, and experienced in managing technical documentation and commissioning records.
• Degree or trade-qualified in Building Services, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent).
• SMSTS, CSCS, First Aid.
  
  

Package

• £300 - £350 per day (Ltd or CIS)
• Long-term opportunity on a significant hospital scheme in Plymouth.
• Chance to lead the successful delivery of critical MEP systems on a high-profile healthcare project.
  
  

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Nice-to-have skills

• Mechanical Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Plymouth, England, United Kingdom
  
  

Work experience

• General Project Management
• Electronics Engineering
  
  

Languages

• English