MEP Project Manager

Thatcher Associates; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Job summary

Thatcher Associates is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to lead MEP delivery on varied construction projects and coordinate with design teams, subcontractors and site management.

Based in Guernsey with relocation assistance, you will oversee MEP planning, budgets and commissioning, ensuring safety, quality and on-time handover to clients across residential and commercial sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an MEP Project Manager or similar role within construction.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health systems.
• Qualification in building services engineering (HNC/HND, degree or equivalent).
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• SMSTS and CSCS card desirable.
• Willingness to relocate to Guernsey.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning, coordination and delivery of MEP works from pre-construction through handover.
• Liaise with M&E consultants, subcontractors and suppliers to meet design intent.
• Review and approve MEP subcontractor programmes and Method Statements.
• Monitor progress, quality and compliance with specs and regs.
• Manage MEP budgets and change control.
• Support commissioning and testing ahead of practical completion.
• Build strong relationships with clients and the project team.

Skills

MEP expertise

Project management

Subcontractor mgmt

Stakeholder mgmt

Coordination

Health & safety

Communication

Education

HNC/HND Building Services

Engineering degree

Job description

MEP Project Manager

Please note: although this role is being advertised in Edinburgh, it is actually based in Guernsey and would require relocation to the island.

We are assisting a well-established construction contractor with a strong and growing presence across the Channel Islands, delivering a diverse portfolio of new-build, refurbishment and fit-out projects spanning residential, commercial, education and healthcare sectors. As demand for their services continues to grow, they are looking to appoint an experienced MEP Project Manager to join their delivery team in Guernsey.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanical, electrical and plumbing specialist to take ownership of MEP delivery across a varied project pipeline, working closely with design teams, subcontractors and site management to ensure services are delivered safely, on programme and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the planning, coordination and delivery of MEP works across live construction projects, from pre-construction through to handover
• Liaising with M&E consultants, subcontractors and specialist suppliers to ensure design intent is achieved on site
• Reviewing and approving MEP subcontractor programmes, method statements and technical submissions
• Monitoring progress, quality and compliance against project specifications, building regulations and health and safety requirements
• Managing MEP budgets and cost control, including variations and change management
• Supporting commissioning and testing processes ahead of practical completion
• Building strong working relationships with clients, consultants and the wider project team

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Proven experience as an MEP Project Manager, MEP Coordinator or similar role within a main contracting or M&E environment
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical and public health systems within construction projects
• Relevant qualification in building services engineering, electrical or mechanical engineering (HNC/HND, degree or equivalent)
• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• SMSTS and CSCS card (or equivalent) desirable
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Guernsey

Package and Benefits

A competitive salary and benefits package is available for this role, including relocation support for the successful candidate. Full details will be discussed on application.