Senior MEP Project Manager

TN United Kingdom; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior MEP Project Manager to oversee critical projects in Birmingham and Gloucestershire. This role involves leading a skilled team in the planning and execution of construction works, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, and managing stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in mechanical and electrical engineering, with extensive experience in large-scale projects. This position offers the chance to work in a flexible and inclusive environment, contributing to the delivery of iconic developments while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation.

Benefits

Flexible and hybrid work options

Industry-leading pension scheme

Private medical health benefit

Dental plan options

Enhanced parental leave

Life assurance

25 days annual leave

Wellbeing leave

24/7 confidential Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years in construction with strong understanding of methodologies.
• Experience with projects over £100m and managing teams effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&E team and manage construction phases for various projects.
• Coordinate with clients and subcontractors to ensure compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

Construction Methodology

Stakeholder Engagement

Dispute Management

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

Degree in Building Services

Mechanical Engineering Degree

Electrical Engineering Degree

HNC or HND in Relevant Field

Tools

NEC Contracting

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About us

Lendlease are a globally integrated real estate group, we draw on decades of experience and the latest thinking in development, design, placemaking, construction and investments to deliver iconic and enormously successful places.

The role

Defence Estate Optimisation is the single biggest estates change programme within Defence, bringing together an ambitious portfolio of interdependent programmes, construction activity, unit and personnel moves. Lendlease has secured a portfolio of projects across the Midlands. The role is to support as a Construction Lead in the planning, programming, scoping, and procuring of the works. Initially working on support across all projects before focusing on one project in delivery.

We are currently recruiting for a Senior MEP Project Manager to be initially based in Birmingham then move to site in Gloucestershire.

What will you do?

• The M & E Manager will report to the Project Manager /Lead on functional matters and will produce design reviews, method and time-related information required for tenders, management of construction, completion, and post-construction obligations.
• Will need to be able to understand building services including design principles, construction techniques, commissioning, and handover requirements.
• Will need to be able to communicate and cooperate with subcontractors.
• The person will also be required at times to assist other team members with tender submissions and pre-construction activities.
• Will need to understand health & safety rules and regulations, CDM, and including company policies.
• Responsible to manage and lead Lendlease Mechanical and Electrical (M & E) team or major trade packages on site.
• Review design and installation drawings to ensure delivery complies with regulatory requirements.
• Produce design scope of works as necessary to obtain consultant fee proposals. Produce scope of works for M & E subcontractor tendering.
• Review all tender submissions to ensure no scope gaps with offers received.
• Coordination with client’s representatives, design consultants, and subcontractors.
• Management and implementation of the design required to be installed by subcontractors through the construction phase.
• Review design, procurement, construction, and commissioning programs.
• Chair M & E design, construction, and completion meetings as necessary.
• Chair subcontractors progress meetings and minute such meetings, reporting on site progress, programme, commercial, and technical issues.

You will bring

• A good understanding of NEC contracting.
• Preferably qualified with a degree in building services, or mechanical or electrical engineering; relevant HNC or HND qualifications will also be considered.
• Established skills and traits in managing people to get the best out of them.
• Leadership.
• Motivational and proactive.
• Background in design, construction & delivery process including design management experience with a main contractor on projects above £100m in value.
• Knowledge of design principles and experience in project delivery.
• Commercial and financial understanding in the above context – ability to contribute to value engineering as part of the design process.
• Skill in managing disputes and finding solutions.
• Minimum experience of approximately 15 years in construction, including a sound knowledge of construction methodology, process, and sequence.
• Experience of user group interface and stakeholder engagement.

What we provide

• Flexible and hybrid work options.
• Industry-leading pension scheme.
• Private medical health benefit and dental plan options.
• Enhanced parental leave.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave with the option to buy or sell additional days.
• Wellbeing leave.
• Health and wellbeing support and initiatives.
• 24/7 confidential Employee assistance programme.
• Discounted gym membership to over 2,500 gyms nationwide.

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Lendlease is committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer of choice by engaging, enabling, and empowering our people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, and we are happy to consider flexible working arrangements. Inclusion sets us all up for success, and we particularly encourage applications from currently under-represented groups in our industry including those who self-identify as women, black, Asian, minority ethnic, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or disabled.