MEP Access Manager

Overview

In this role you ensure safe, compliant MEP access during AFO and MEP fit-out for shafts and headhouses on HS2. You will align designs with contract requirements and enable smooth buildability and handovers with cross-functional teams. You’ll manage access planning, safety, and interfaces with third parties, supporting a robust project programme. This position offers exposure to major rail infrastructure delivery within a collaborative JV environment, with opportunities for development and contribution to safety, quality and sustainability standards.

Pay / Benefits

• excellent benefits package
• opportunities for professional development
• EDI Champions program
• STEM ambassador involvement
• support for further study or professional membership
• inclusive recruitment and diversity commitments

Responsibilities

• Review designs for compliance with contract requirements while ensuring buildability and maintainability
• Monitor design progress prioritising safety in construction and testing/commissioning stages
• Understand T&C strategy and Safe Systems of Work
• Identify long-lead/high-risk packages and access routes to installation points
• Develop and submit MEP Permit procedures
• Collaborate with planning to maintain a robust 6-week lookahead programme
• Coordinate with third parties HS2/HSRS for early access and handovers
• Support implementation of health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Promote SCS values and behaviours across the project

Key requirements

• Professional qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related subject
• Experience delivering MEP works on a major rail or infrastructure project
• Knowledge of Construction and testing/commissioning regulations (e.g., BS 7671, Building Regulations)
• Relevant CSCS Card
• SMSTS or equivalent

• Excellent communication
• Negotiation
• Leadership
• Interfaces with High Voltage, Low Voltage & Communications and Tunnel Ventilation
• Managing interfaces between Supply Chain and Access arrangements (MEP Riser Management)
• Knowledge of Safe Systems of Work and industry regulations

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