MEP Project Manager

Kier Group; Leeds; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join its Kier Mechanical & Electrical (KME) team on site in Leeds. You will oversee design and build projects, ensuring safety, budget adherence, programme delivery and strong client relations across Custodial, Commercial, Health & Science sectors.

Key responsibilities include leading design/construction, procurement, subcontractor management, cost monitoring and team development in a demanding MEP environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading MEP projects within the construction industry.
• Professional membership or working towards (e.g., CIOB, RICS).
• CSCS and SMSTS qualifications or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and construction process for MEP projects.
• Promote safety, health, environmental and wellbeing culture on site.
• Manage relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients.
• Oversee project finances including revenue, costs and cashflow to maximise profitability.
• Lead and develop the project team with clear communication.

Skills

MEP project management

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Contract management

CSCS

SMSTS

CIOB/RICS membership

Job description

We're looking for a Project Manager to join our Kier Mechanical & Electrical (KME) team based in site based.

Location: Leeds/Yorkshire
Hours: Full Time- some flexibility on hours available if desired, just let us know when you speak to us.

We are unable to offer certificates of sponsorship to any candidates in this role

Join our internal MEP self-delivery design and build business, supporting regional teams across the UK on complex and challenging projects. As a Project Manager, you'll lead the day-to-day design and construction of projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, within budget, to programme and quality expectations, whilst maintaining excellent client relationships. This is an opportunity to make a real impact in sectors including Custodial, Commercial, Health & Science.

What will you be responsible for?

As an MEP Project Manager, you'll be working within the Kier Mechanical & Electrical (KME) team, supporting them in delivering design and build projects safely and to the highest standards. Your day to day will include:

• Leading the design and construction process, including procurement, installation and commissioning
• Promoting a positive safety, health, environmental and wellbeing culture across all works
• Managing and building strong relationships with subcontractors, suppliers and clients
• Overseeing project finances, monitoring revenue, costs and cashflow to maximise profitability
• Leading and developing your team, ensuring clear communication and fostering an inclusive workplace

What are we looking for?

This role of Project Manager is great for you if:

• You have demonstrable experience in leading MEP projects within the construction industry
• You hold or are working towards professional membership (e.g. CIOB, RICS) and have CSCS and SMSTS qualifications
• You have strong commercial awareness with a commitment to health & safety and risk management
• You're an excellent communicator who can influence at all levels and build collaborative relationships
• You have a proven proactive knowledge of construction methods, technology and design and build processes

We're all about finding potential here at Kier, and transferrable skills are always welcome! So, even if you don't tick every box.

Rewards and benefits

We're proud to be able to offer our brilliant people a wide variety of benefits that you can tailor to your needs. You can see more information of benefits here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive place to work is a huge priority for us. We're proud of the steps we've taken so far, but we know we must always do more. Our employees are key in shaping Kier's diversity and inclusion initiatives and our people have made a huge impact on how we work, by using their experiences to shape our policies. You can see our D&I action plan here. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this role will be offered an interview.

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