Senior MEP Project Manager

TM Green Group; Chorleywood; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in the United Kingdom is looking for a Senior MEP Project Manager to take on a client-facing role focused on pre-construction activities. This position involves leading MEP input during tender stages, collaborating with bid teams, and engaging with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will have a strong MEP project management background, proven experience on large-scale projects, and excellent communication skills. This role offers the opportunity to act as a technical lead while working directly with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Strong background as a Senior MEP Project Manager within main contracting.
• Proven experience working on large-scale commercial or infrastructure schemes.
• Solid pre-construction experience including tenders and early client engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MEP input during pre-construction and tender stages.
• Work closely with estimating, commercial, and design teams on live bids.
• Engage directly with clients, consultants, and stakeholders during bid development.

Skills

MEP project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Challenging subcontractors

Job description

An opportunity for a senior MEP professional to step into a technically led, client-facing position within a main contracting environment. This role is pre-construction focused, working closely with bid teams and senior stakeholders rather than managing day-to-day site operations.

You will act as the MEP technical authority, supporting tendering activities, engaging with clients early, and challenging subcontractor proposals to ensure the most efficient, compliant, and value-driven solutions are adopted.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the MEP input during pre-construction and tender stages
• Work closely with estimating, commercial, and design teams on live bids
• Engage directly with clients, consultants, and stakeholders during bid development
• Review MEP designs, specifications, and subcontractor proposals
• Challenge subcontractors on methodology, sequencing, and technical approach
• Propose alternative solutions to improve buildability, programme, cost, or performance
• Provide expert guidance on MEP strategy, risk, and value engineering
• Support transition from pre-construction into delivery where required
• Maintain a high standard of technical compliance, quality, and professionalism

Requirements

• Strong background as a Senior MEP Project Manager within main contracting
• Proven experience working on large-scale commercial or infrastructure schemes
• Solid pre-construction experience including tenders and early client engagement
• Deep technical knowledge across mechanical and electrical systems
• Confident challenging subcontractors and defending technical decisions
• Experience reviewing designs from RIBA Stage 4 onwards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to operate autonomously as a technical lead