MEP Project Manager - Aviation

ZipRecruiter; Horley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an MEP Project Manager for a structural refurbishment project at Gatwick Airport. The role requires overseeing MEP works, ensuring process adherence, and collaborating closely with both internal and external teams. Candidates should possess a professional qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills. This is a freelance contract expected to last 4-6 months with potential future involvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar level role responsible for MEP system delivery.
• Knowledge of industry regulations for construction and testing.
• Experience with Early Contractor Involvement models.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all MEP works within the structural upgrade package.
• Ensure communication and understanding of proposals within project teams.
• Champion the adherence to safety management plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict Management

Education

Professional qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Description

Randstad are recruiting for an MEP Project Manager to work on a structural refurb project at Gatwick Airport.

This is a freelance contract position in ECI phase expected to last 4-6 months with potential for main works involvement in 2026. (OUTSIDE IR35 will be considered pending successful QDOS assessment)

The MEP PM Manager will oversee all MEP works within the structural upgrade package, working closely with the works management team and co-ordinating all works to meet the required project programmes. The role requires collaboration with internal supply chain, Gatwick Airport supply chain and project management team.

The MEP Project Manager will be responsible for ensuring all internal and client processes and procedures are followed to develop the programme.

As part of the role, the MEP Construction Manager will be required to coordinate with Gatwick Tier 1 suppliers, to ensure that all of their works are fully coordinated and integrated to operate as a system.

Lead and coordinate the development of MEP proposals, ensuring alignment and consistency across all project functions and disciplines. Facilitate clear communication and understanding of these proposals within the project teams.
Drive the development of MEP mobilisation activities, and assist in procurement processes by identifying long-lead and high-risk packages to secure timely delivery aligned with client and project needs.
Ensure strict adherence to Safety Management plans for Electrical, Mechanical, and Testing & Commissioning activities. Oversee temporary site services and support interface management in collaboration with the Stakeholders Manager.
Champion the adoption and monitoring of Gatwick's values and behaviours throughout the project.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Experience in a similar level role, responsible for the delivery of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems including management, , construction, quality, testing, commissioning and handover.
A professional qualification Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related subject
Strong leadership, communication and conflict management skillsHIGHLY DESIRABLE SKILLS

Experience of delivering MEP works on a major aviation project
Experience of Early Contractor Involvement models and NEC forms of contract
Knowledge of industry regulations for design, construction and testing and commissioning of building services (e.g. BS 7671 and Building Regulations).
Expert knowledge of products, construction details and relevant rules, regulations and quality standards
Experience of a self-assurance contract environment

Randstad CPE values and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business