Rail MEP Technical Lead

Kier Group plc.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Rail, part of Kier Group plc., is seeking an MEP Technical Supervisor to support the Rail team across nationwide projects in the UK. The role focuses on overseeing quality, safety, and compliance of M&E installations on construction sites, acting as the client’s on-site representative to ensure works meet requirements.

You will monitor installations, coordinate with subcontractors, and supervise testing/commissioning to ensure design intent and regulatory standards are achieved.

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Extensive experience in M&E building services/E&P installation, inspection, testing and commissioning.
• Strong knowledge of relevant building regulations, standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Hold a CSCS card or equivalent site safety certification and a Testing and Commissioning Qualification (C&G 2391 or similar).

Responsibilities

• Monitor and inspect M&E/E&P installations to ensure compliance with drawings, specs and standards.
• Conduct routine and ad hoc inspections ensuring health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Maintain detailed site records including inspection reports and progress photos.
• Oversee testing and commissioning activities to verify system performance against design intent.

Skills

M&E installation experience

Site inspections and testing

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Health & safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

CSCS card or equivalent site safety certification

Testing and Commissioning Qualification (C&G 2391 or similar)

Job description

Kier Rail, part of Kier Group plc., is seeking an MEP Technical Supervisor to support the Rail team across nationwide projects in the UK. The role focuses on overseeing quality, safety, and compliance of M&E installations on construction sites, acting as the client’s on-site representative to ensure works meet requirements.

You will monitor installations, coordinate with subcontractors, and supervise testing/commissioning to ensure design intent and regulatory standards are achieved.