Senior MEP Project Manager – Main Contractor

JR United Kingdom; Oxford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction is looking for a Senior MEP Project Manager in Oxfordshire. This role involves overseeing mechanical, electrical, and public health services during construction. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive knowledge in MEP systems, be skilled in project management, and possess solid planning expertise. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development are provided.

Qualifications

• In-depth understanding of MEP services including installation and quality control.
• Solid planning and scheduling expertise.
• Basic understanding of commercial management principles.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing MEP construction and delivery to align with budgets and timelines.
• Leading quality assurance processes for installations.
• Engaging with stakeholders to maintain communication and coordination.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Public Health Engineering

Quality Control

Budget Oversight

Planning and Scheduling

Job description

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Client:

People Group

Location:

oxford district, United Kingdom

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Other

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Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Oxfordshire

Permanent

As the Senior MEP Project Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the construction and delivery of mechanical, electrical, and public health (MEP) services across the project, ensuring outcomes align with defined timelines, budgets, safety protocols, and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operates as an integral member of the project team, leading the delivery of MEP systems during the construction phase, and reporting directly to the Project Lead.
• Oversees all aspects of on-site MEP construction, including programme delivery, site environment, safety and wellbeing, quality standards, and commissioning activities.
• Engages with all major stakeholders including clients, consultants, trade contractors, and internal leadership to maintain effective communication and coordination.
• Facilitates programme reviews with specialist contractors, tracking productivity, identifying challenges, managing inter-package coordination, and utilising digital tools to maintain project timelines. Ability to detect trends and critical risks to delivery is essential.
• Leads the quality assurance processes to ensure installations meet expected standards, holding contractors and consultants accountable to agreed procedures.
• Develops and implements delivery and phasing strategies, ensuring milestones, logistics, interfaces, and sequencing are clearly defined and achieved.

Skills and Experience Required:

• In-depth understanding of a specific technical discipline (e.g., building services engineering), including installation, testing methods, prefabrication practices, and quality control.
• Foundational knowledge of other technical disciplines to ensure collaboration and coordination across service packages.
• Familiarity with core construction elements, sequencing, and dependencies to support integrated delivery.
• Basic understanding of commercial management principles to assist with budget oversight and contractual elements, including variation tracking and inter-package costs.
• Solid planning and scheduling expertise, with insight into construction release protocols, system dependencies, critical path activities, and commissioning timelines.

If you’re interested in this position, please reach out to Matt Dade – [emailprotected] .