Senior MEP Project Manager

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK construction recruitment agency is seeking a Senior MEP Project Manager to oversee the full lifecycle of MEP works within the thriving data centre sector. The ideal candidate will have a strong MEP construction background, experience in delivering complex projects, and the ability to manage client expectations. This role offers a clear path to senior management with a competitive compensation package including travel and medical benefits.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

Discretionary Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Pension

Technical Progression

Qualifications

• Demonstrated success delivering complex commercial, industrial, logistics, pharmaceutical or mission critical projects.
• Background in leading high-value construction projects within structured, fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with full project lifecycle, from design coordination to commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of MEP works, from design coordination to project execution.
• Establish risk management procedures and an early warning system.
• Responsible for handover of projects to operations, including defect resolution.

Skills

Strong MEP construction background

Project budget management

Client engagement

Job description

GBP85,000 – GBP115,000 + Travel Allowance + Stay Away Expensed + Discretionary Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical Insurance + Package + Technical Progression + 'Immediate Start'

Take on the role of a Senior MEP Project Manager with a rapidly growing contractor in the thriving data centre and mission–critical construction sector. This role offers a clear path to progression into senior management. In this role, you will be reporting directly to the project director and form part of the leadership team which includes both operational and client engagement.

You will oversee the full lifecycle of MEP works, from design coordination and technical tender assessments to subcontractor management and project execution. Your responsibilities will span procurement, programme and budget control, quality assurance, and client engagement. You will lead technical teams, manage daily activities across contractors and vendors, and ensure full compliance with project delivery standards across mission critical projects.

Your Role as a Senior Mechanical Project Manager Will Include:

• Establish risk and opportunity management procedures and exercises including an early warning system which identifies potential risks or changes
• Responsible for handover of Project(s) to operations team, including the resolution of all defects
• Developing special solutions / value engineering for MEP Works
• Liaise with clients where applicable and manage both their needs and expectations
• Responsible for creating and managing project budgets

As a Senior Mechanical Project Manager, You Will Have:

• Strong MEP construction background
• Demonstrated success delivering complex commercial, industrial, logistics, pharmaceutical or mission critical projects
• Background in leading high–value construction projects within structured, fast–paced environments.
• Familiarity with full project lifecycle, from design coordination to commissioning and handover