Construction Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Job Description

Location: Stevenage

Salary: £95,000 – £100,000 + Package

Type: Permanent or Contract

About the Role We’re supporting a highly regarded building services consultancy in the search for an experienced MEP Lead to join their team on a flagship project in Stevenage.

This is a pivotal role for a confident and technically strong professional who can take full ownership of MEP delivery from early-stage coordination through to commissioning and handover. You’ll act as the primary point of contact for all mechanical, electrical, and public health systems — ensuring they’re integrated, compliant, and aligned with the project’s performance goals.

Whether you're from a contracting or consultancy background, this position offers the opportunity to influence and lead the full lifecycle of technically complex commercial and mixed-use projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the coordination, planning, and delivery of all MEP services on site
• Review and manage MEP design deliverables, ensuring buildability and compliance
• Act as the technical interface between design, construction, and commissioning teams
• Oversee programme management of MEP installations and track progress against milestones
• Chair technical and coordination meetings with consultants, contractors, and clients
• Monitor installation quality and ensure alignment with commissioning strategy
• Ensure MEP systems meet compliance, sustainability, and operational performance targets
• Support the handover process, including soft landings and technical documentation review

Requirements

• Strong background in MEP project delivery, ideally with experience on commercial or mixed-use developments
• Demonstrable leadership on site-based MEP coordination and project delivery
• Confident managing multiple stakeholders including contractors, consultants, and client teams
• Excellent understanding of mechanical, electrical, and public health system integration
• Familiar with commissioning processes and lifecycle delivery
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Able to work full-time on site in St Albans, with occasional wider travel if required

Desirable

• Experience delivering projects from pre-construction through to post-occupancy
• Knowledge of commissioning management tools and methodologies
• Strong documentation/reporting experience using MS Project, Excel, and relevant BIM platforms

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £95,000 – £100,000, depending on experience
• Flexible engagement: Permanent or Contract basis
• Opportunity to work on a major UK development with a forward-thinking consultancy
• Clear progression path within a technically focused, quality-driven environment
• Exposure to high-profile clients and innovative, sustainable building systems

How to Apply If you're an experienced MEP professional looking for a new challenge and want to play a leading role on a flagship project — we’d love to hear from you.

Please apply through this advert or send your CV directly to chloe.kearns@peoplegroup.com.