MEP Construction Manager

Overview

In this role you will lead MEP activities within a major rail project, ensuring delivery aligns with the contract programme while prioritising safety and environmental considerations. You will manage resources, supervise the supply chain, and interface with clients and internal teams to drive progress. The position offers influence over programme development, cost monitoring, and site safety culture. This is an opportunity to shape MEP delivery on HS2’s London Tunnels contract and contribute to a high-profile infrastructure programme.

Pay / Benefits

• competitive salary
• excellent benefits package

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the supply chain construction team to optimise contributions
• Develop, review and forecast programmes and budgets, monitor progress weekly, and report changes
• Ensure only competent operatives work on site and communicate with QA, Technical Assurance, and Commercial teams on non-conformances
• Maintain comprehensive records of resources for additional works
• Review and ensure adherence to inspection/test plans, risk assessments and method statements
• Capture and record changes to SWI
• Produce daily progress and cost-control reports
• Develop construction phase plans for M&E works (e.g., M&E Permit procedures)
• Coordinate with internal/external stakeholders for planning and client progress
• Act as key client contact for project progress
• Promote health and safety excellence and environmental compliance

Key requirements

• Rail project MEP management experience including procurement, construction, commissioning and handover
• Experience with MEP systems in Rail (HV, HVAC, Public Health, Fire Systems, Tunnel Ventilation)
• Knowledge of design/construction/testing regulations (BS 7671, Building Regulations)
• Experience in Self Assurance contract environment
• HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• CSCS Card
• SMSTS
• Computer skills (MS Word, Excel, document control systems)
• First Aid trained
• LV Authorised Person would be advantageous

• Strong leadership
• Effective communication
• Conflict management
• MEP systems management on rail projects
• Testing and commissioning of MEP systems
• Interface management with HV, HVAC, Public Health, Fire and Communications

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