MEP Site Manager

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Paisley; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hollybank Trustees Ltd seeks an experienced MEP Project Lead to manage and coordinate MEP works within construction programs. You will oversee planning, scheduling, and integration of MEP systems with architectural and structural elements, ensuring compliance with project specifications and safety standards.

Responsibilities include leading multidisciplinary teams, coordinating BIM-based clash detection, and driving on-site quality assurance and handover processes for complex healthcare-related

Qualifications

• Develop and review MEP design plans and technical submissions.
• Coordinate with consultants and engineers to resolve design issues.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, standards and safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP teams and coordinate work between stakeholders.
• Organise and lead MEP coordination meetings (BIM clash detection).
• Develop detailed MEP project schedules and monitor progress.
• Forecast and mitigate delays and optimize costs.
• Ensure MEP installations meet quality standards and safety plans.

Skills

MEP coordination

BIM coordination

Project leadership

Schedule management

Cost control

Quality assurance

Risk management

Communication

Tools

BIM

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

Manage and administer the delivery of the Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing and Builders work where necessary, in terms of proactively managing the key project content, coordination, and milestones including, commercial, planning, engineering, construction, commissioning and handover under limited supervision. Problem resolution, in advance of impact on the works and interface with other disciplines to ensure a successful outcome

Key Objectives

• To manage and lead the MEP works
• To interface with a multi discipline project team, to advise the team and fully integrate and coordinate the MEP works into the overall construction process.
• Interface with the client in all aspects of the works.
• To advise, organise and monitor all phases of the works, including, planning, engineering, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Ensure that the works are constructed in accordance with the contract documents including drawings and specifications.
• In conjunction with the commercial team lead and manage the commercial and financial issues to maximize the return from the works.
• Ensure that the works are undertaken in accordance with the project safety plan.
• Ensure the works are undertaken in accordance with the project quality plan

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

Technical Oversight

• Develop and review MEP design plans, drawings, and technical submissions.
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, standards, and safety regulations.
• Coordinate with consultants and engineers to resolve design issues.
• Manage integration of MEP systems with architectural and structural elements.
• Implement wherever practicable the company prefabrication strategy

Coordination and Collaboration

• Coordinate work between MEP subcontractors, general contractors, architects, and other stakeholders.
• Organize and lead MEP coordination meetings (e.g., clash detection using BIM).
• Ensure proper sequencing of MEP activities with overall project milestones.

Project Planning and Scheduling

• Develop detailed MEP project schedules aligned with the main construction schedule.
• Monitor progress of MEP works and adjust schedules as necessary.
• Forecast and mitigate potential delays and bottlenecks.

Budget and Cost Control

• Forecast and control MEP project costs.Review and approve subcontractor invoices, variations, and change orders.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.

Procurement and Resource Management

• Manage procurement of MEP equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Track material delivery schedules and ensure timely availability.
• Evaluate supplier and subcontractor performance.

Quality Assurance and Control

• Ensure MEP installations meet quality standards and specifications.
• Compliance with current SHTM's for Healthcare projects
• Conduct regular site inspections and audits.
• Supervise testing, commissioning, and handover of MEP systems.

Risk and Safety Management

• Identify MEP-related project risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Compliance with Pressure systems regulations
• Compliance with Gas Safe regulations
• Lead incident investigation and corrective actions if required.

Communication and Reporting

• Serve as the main point of contact for all MEP-related issues.
• Provide regular status updates to senior management and stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate documentation, reports, and records.

Leadership and Team Management

• Lead MEP teams and subcontractors.
• Promote collaboration and maintain a productive work environment.
• Provide training and mentorship as needed.

Additional Specific Responsibilities (Large/Complex Projects)

• Implement Building Information Modelling (BIM) for MEP coordination.
• Oversee sustainability and energy efficiency compliance (LEED, Estidama, etc.).
• Manage facility integration for smart systems (e.g., BMS, fire alarm, access control)