MEP Site Manager

Unispace Life Sciences; Oxford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Bulb Interiors is seeking an experienced MEP Site Manager to lead mechanical, electrical, PH, and BMS works on live project sites in the Cambridge area. You will bridge design, subcontractors, and installation teams to deliver technically complex MEP services safely, on time, and to exacting standards.

With hands-on installation experience on CAT A/B commercial fit-outs and a strong background in health & safety, you will drive commissioning, handover, and stakeholder coordination while

Qualifications

• Proven MEP site management experience on CAT A/CAT B commercial fit-outs.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical, PH and BMS systems.
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold) and First Aid qualifications required.
• Laboratory refurbishment experience in live pharma or life sciences is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and leadership with track record of driving trade performance.
• Ability to read, interpret and coordinate complex technical drawings.
• Strong planning and problem-solving attitude; proficient with MS Office and PM software.

Responsibilities

• Trade Coordination: Manage and coordinate on-site MEP subcontractors to ensure smooth installation sequences.
• Drawing Verification: Interrogate technical layouts to match designs.
• Quality Assurance: Site inspections to ensure designs and QA/QC.
• Commissioning & Handover: Oversee testing and commissioning for MEP and BMS.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce CDM compliance and RAMS reviews.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage on-site communications and collect certifications and O&M docs.

Skills

MEP site management

HVAC systems

PH systems

BMS systems

SMSTS

CSCS (Black/Gold)

Reading drawings

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Construction software

Project management software

Job description

At Bulb Interiors, we don’t just build spaces—we engineer them. We are specialists in commercial workplace design, technical refurbishment, and laboratory fit-outs. Combining cutting-edge design with deep technical expertise, we deliver inspiring office environments and highly complex, regulated laboratory and R&D facilities. Our clients trust us to manage the intricate crossover between beautiful aesthetics and complex engineering. We take pride in our precision, our collaborative culture, and our commitment to delivery.

Why you’re here

As MEP Site Manager, you will be the driving force behind the successful delivery of all mechanical, electrical, public health (PH), and building management systems (BMS) on our project sites. You will serve as the critical bridge between design, subcontractors, and physical installation, ensuring that technically complex MEP services are installed safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires an individual who is as comfortable coordinating complex commissioning sequences as they are leading safety briefings on the live site floor.

What you’re responsible for:

• Trade Coordination: Manage and coordinate on-site MEP subcontractors to ensure smooth installation sequences and resolve any spatial or technical clashes.
• Drawing Verification: Interrogate technical layouts and schematic drawings early to ensure engineering specifications match physical site conditions.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct rigorous site inspections to ensure all installations meet approved designs and high-quality QA/QC standards.
• Commissioning & Handover: Oversee complete testing, validation, and commissioning processes for MEP and BMS systems to guarantee successful client handovers.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Enforce strict site health and safety compliance, including CDM regulations and subcontractor RAMS reviews.
• Stakeholder Management: Manage day-to-day on-site stakeholder communication and coordinate the collation of certifications and O&M close-out documents.

Your experience and skills:

• Proven MEP site management experience on CAT A/CAT B commercial fit-outs, including hands-on installation experience.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, electrical, public health (PH) and BMS systems.
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold) and First Aid qualifications required.
• Previous experience delivering laboratory refurbishment projects within live, pharmaceutical or life sciences environments is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with a track record of driving trade performance.
• Ability to read, interpret, and coordinate complex technical drawings across multiple trades.
• Strong planning, quality-focused attitude, and natural problem-solving skills.
• Competent with Microsoft Office and construction/project management software.

Why Join Bulb Interiors?

At Bulb, we do things differently. We are a dynamic, agile, and growing team where your technical expertise genuinely shapes the delivery of our projects. Working on both high-profile commercial offices and state-of-the-art life sciences laboratories in Cambridge means no two days are the same. This contract position offers a hands-on opportunity to coordinate technically complex, high-spec workspaces and cutting-edge laboratory refurbishments. We succeed by working together as an integrated, collaborative team that values precision engineering, transparency, and an uncompromising dedication to site safety and construction quality. As our local project pipeline expands, this role provides an excellent environment for motivated professionals to make a tangible impact on highly sophisticated delivery programs.

The statements in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the person(s) assigned to this job. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.

Bulb Interiors is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive, safe environment for all employees.