Head of Construction - MEP in Bridgwater

Overview

What you\’ll do… Are you a visionary senior leader with the expertise to shape one of the most advanced giga‑factory construction programmes in Europe? We are seeking a Head of Construction – MEP to spearhead all Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing delivery across a high‑profile, large‑scale industrial programme. This is a rare opportunity to influence the next generation of sustainable, high‑tech manufacturing infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Lead MEP strategy, planning, execution, and commissioning across the programme.
• Integrate MEP deliverables into design reviews, value engineering, scheduling, and risk planning.
• Oversee execution from pre‑construction through installation, testing, and handover.
• Manage contractors, technical reviews, compliance, safety, and commercial performance.
• Drive innovation through BIM/VDC, digital twins, modular construction, and prefabrication.
• Ensure all systems meet UK/EU codes, BS standards, NEC, SMACNA, HFPA, and project specifications.
• Manage budgets, procurement, long‑lead items, and project KPIs.
• Build, lead, and develop a high‑performing team of MEP engineers, PMs, and technical specialists.
• Represent the MEP function at senior leadership and technical steering groups.

Who we are

Agratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We will design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries for the mobility and energy sectors. We are a scale‑up business with a start‑up mentality and the backing of a well‑established parent company. The UK business headquarters is in the Midlands and we are currently building a battery manufacturing facility in Bridgwater, Somerset.

The team you’ll join

You’ll be part of a highly skilled, multi‑disciplinary project delivery team responsible for the full lifecycle of major industrial construction. You will work closely with senior leaders, contractors, regulatory bodies, designers, and suppliers—representing the MEP function at executive level and shaping strategic decisions across the programme.

What you’ll bring

• Extensive experience delivering MEP scopes on large‑scale industrial or manufacturing projects.
• Proven capability managing MEP packages of £100M+.
• Knowledge of Design‑Build, IPD, and CM delivery methods.
• Strong understanding of power systems, mechanical systems, HVAC, and compliance standards.
• Expertise with tools such as Revit, Navisworks, Procore, Primavera P6, and Bluebeam.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to make fast, informed decisions in complex, high‑pressure environments.
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Construction Management.
• Chartered Engineer status (highly desirable).