MEP Operations Manager

Kier Group plc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group plc is seeking an MEP Operations Manager to join Kier Mechanical & Electrical in the London region. You will lead production across multiple live sites, ensuring safety, programme delivery and project profitability while supporting preconstruction and construction phases.

The role requires a Degree/HND in Construction, professional qualification or progression toward membership, CSCS and SMSTS, and proven operational delivery experience within Building Services with strong leadership

Qualifications

• Degree/HND in Construction is required.
• Professional qualification or working towards membership of a Professional Body.
• CSCS card and SMSTS are required.

Responsibilities

• Leading the safety, health, and environmental culture across projects.
• Managing the efficient execution of contracts and advising project teams.
• Taking full responsibility for production functions from award to completion.
• Managing project finances including revenue, costs, cashflow, and prelim spend.
• Line management of project staff with performance development plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Health & Safety

Education

Degree/HND in Construction

CSCS card

SMSTS

Professional Body membership (in progress)

Job description

We're looking for an MEP Operations Manager to join our Construction business as part of Kier Mechanical & Electrical, As an Operations Manager, you'll be working within the Kier Mechanical & Electrical business unit, supporting them in building projects that support and develop the local communities. You'll manage operational resources including people, finances, and physical assets to fulfil the pipeline of contracts safely, on time, and to the required quality while maximising customer satisfaction and project profitability. You'll manage several projects during preconstruction and construction phases.

What will you be responsible for?

As an MEP Operations Manager, you'll be working within the London region, supporting them in building projects that support and develop the local communities. Your day to day will include:

• Leading the safety, health, and environmental culture, ensuring all works are carried out in accordance with statutory regulations and Kier's policies
• Managing the efficient execution of contracts, providing advice and support to project teams throughout pre-construction and construction phases
• Taking full responsibility for all production functions from contract award through to practical completion
• Managing project finances including revenue, costs, cashflow, and prelim spend, taking proactive action to maximise profitability
• Undertaking line management responsibilities for project staff, ensuring effective performance management and development plans are in place

You hold a Degree/HND in Construction

• You're professionally qualified or working towards membership of a Professional Body
• You hold a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card and Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• You have previous Operational delivery and pre-construction experience within the Building Services field
• You have excellent management and communication skills with the ability to proactively manage production teams on several live construction sites
• You have sound commercial awareness with a commitment to health & safety and risk management