Rail MEP Technical Lead — Onsite Quality & Safety

Kier Group plc.; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Kier Rail is seeking an MEP Technical Supervisor to oversee mechanical and electrical installations on-site, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and regulatory requirements. You will act as the client's on-site representative, coordinating with subcontractors and ensuring testing and commissioning activities meet design intent.

The role requires a technical qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent), extensive M&E experience, and a CSCS card

Qualifications

• 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 building regulations, standards, and health & safety requirements.
• Testing and commissioning qualification (C&G 2391 or similar) and CSCS card or equivalent site safety certification.

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: inspection reports, site instructions, progress photos.
• Witness and verify testing and commissioning activities to ensure design intent is met.
• Act as the link between Construction Responsible Engineer and subcontractors for smooth coordination.

Skills

MEP building services experience

Regulations & health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

CSCS card or equivalent site safety certification

Testing & commissioning qualification (C&G 2391 or similar)

Tools

CSCS card

Job description

Kier Rail is seeking an MEP Technical Supervisor to oversee mechanical and electrical installations on-site, ensuring compliance with drawings, specifications and regulatory requirements. You will act as the client's on-site representative, coordinating with subcontractors and ensuring testing and commissioning activities meet design intent.

The role requires a technical qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent), extensive M&E experience, and a CSCS card