MK Search are working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 Main Contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Senior MEP Project Manager to lead the MEP delivery on a prestigious historic restoration project in Central London.
This is a rare opportunity to join a landmark scheme from the early stages, taking ownership of the MEP package through pre-construction, design development, procurement, installation, commissioning and final handover. The project will see approximately £30m of MEP services delivered over the next two years, making it one of the most notable heritage projects currently underway in London.
The successful candidate will become part of a highly respected business with an outstanding reputation for delivering technically complex projects across the commercial, healthcare, MoD, MoJ and heritage sectors. With a substantial pipeline of secured work, this role also offers excellent long-term career progression beyond the initial project.
The Role
Reporting into the Project Director, you will take full responsibility for managing the MEP delivery throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring quality, programme, commercial performance and client expectations are achieved.
You will work closely with design consultants, subcontractors, commercial teams and client representatives while leading the coordination of all mechanical and electrical services on site.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the delivery of a circa £30m MEP package on a prestigious heritage restoration project.
- Manage the project from early pre-construction through to practical completion.
- Coordinate design development and technical reviews to ensure buildability and programme objectives are achieved.
- Manage MEP subcontractors, consultants and specialist supply chain partners.
- Ensure works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
- Chair technical and coordination meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
- Drive programme performance and proactively manage project risks.
- Oversee commissioning strategy, testing, client demonstrations and final handover.
- Work closely with commercial teams to manage procurement, cost reporting, variations and change control.
- Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and project stakeholders.
- Mentor and develop junior engineers and project management staff.
Requirements
- Proven experience delivering large-scale MEP packages for a Tier 1 Main Contractor or leading M&E Contractor.
- Previous experience as a Senior MEP Project Manager, Building Services Manager or Senior M&E Project Manager.
- Strong background delivering complex commercial, healthcare, heritage, MoD or similarly challenging projects.
- Excellent understanding of mechanical and electrical building services.
- Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to completion.
- Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Commercial awareness and experience managing programme delivery.
- Relevant construction qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent) are desirable.
What’s On Offer
- Above-market basic salary.
- Car allowance.
- Private healthcare.
- Annual bonus scheme.
- Long-term secured work with one of the UK’s leading Tier 1 Main Contractors.
- Clear progression opportunities into senior operational and leadership positions.
- The opportunity to deliver one of Central London’s most prestigious historic restoration projects from inception to completion.
If you’re an experienced Senior MEP Project Manager looking to join a market-leading contractor on a flagship heritage development, we’d be keen to discuss this opportunity in confidence. Apply today or get in touch with MK Search for further information.
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