Senior MEP Manager / Technical Lead – Client Side

Overview

In this client-side role you lead MEP strategy for a 150m+ mixed-use London development, guiding design, procurement, construction and handover. You act as the in-house MEP expert, coordinating with consultants and Contractors to ensure sustainable, compliant building services. You shape low-carbon strategies, test design robustness and oversee commissioning and operation readiness. You work closely with architects, engineers and stakeholders to deliver a landmark destination. This is a high-impact position at a major international developer offering significant technical responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP design review, coordination and optimization across the project lifecycle
• Serve as client’s technical representative, challenging external teams
• Ensure robust, viable MEP strategies aligned with development goals
• Identify value engineering and performance improvements in building services
• Coordinate with architects and other engineers for fully integrated designs
• Oversee mechanical, electrical and public health systems for regulatory compliance
• Develop sustainable building services strategies including low-carbon heating and electrification
• Provide technical leadership during procurement of main contractors and MEP packages
• Contribute to tender evaluations, technical clarifications and PCSA design development
• Manage construction phase MEP delivery, commissioning and handover
• Assist with O&M manuals, asset registers and Building Safety Act compliance
• Support transition to operation and ongoing building performance optimization

Key requirements

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in MEP engineering, building services or technical management
• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and public health systems
• Experience on major commercial, residential or mixed-use developments
• Proven track record across design, construction, commissioning and handover
• Experience managing external MEP consultants and contractors
• Knowledge of procurement, tendering and contractor selection; PCSA familiarity advantageous
• Ability to challenge designs considering cost, programme and commercial impact
• Understanding of UK Building Regulations, CDM, Building Safety Act and standards
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related discipline
• Experience with refurbishments, retrofit and sustainable design is advantageous

• stakeholder management
• problem-solving
• strong communication
• MEP engineering
• design development
• two-stage procurement

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