MEP Manager

Experience & Qualifications

The Senior MEP Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the site and managing all site staff, reporting directly to the Project Manager. This position requires a strong personality to challenge the supply chain and staff members, ensuring the successful execution of the construction programme.

• Experience managing mechanical & electrical packages for schemes greater than £10m or 200 residential units plus.
• Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Procore.
• Demonstrated commercial awareness and the ability to manage Subcontractor effectively.

Key Skills

• Able to plan works, complete look aheads and ensure MEP materials/labour are in hand.
• Input in MEP Subcontract packages and scopes of works to ensure all items have been included.
• Experience in management of both Mechanical & Electrical packages.
• Full design responsibility for mechanical & electrical works from stage 3 through to completion.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and achieve targets.
• Input in the daily briefings to ensure works are planned and co‑ordinated between all parties.
• Confident in leading & chairing meetings including writing effective meeting minutes for MEP works.
• In‑depth knowledge of all current building services regulations.
• Detailed understanding of testing & commissioning Process including interrogation of Subcontractor methodology & programme for commissioning.
• Experience in dealing with Warranty provider, client Clerk of Works & Golden thread.
• Confidence in dealing with client team.
• Detailed understanding of H&S requirements (access, working at heights, PPE, permit systems).
• SMSTS trained.
• Ability to interrogate Contractor & subcontractor programmes.
• Good understanding of site safety requirements.

Operational Actions

• Input into internal & external works meetings to ensure overall Programme dates are being achieved with primary focus on building services.
• Chair services section of internal & external progress meetings including holding a separate dedicated services meeting with the MEP Subcontractor to solely discuss MEP progress.
• Input into MEP services design from early stages through to technical submittal review and sign‑off.
• Input into O&M manual including format & information to align with client requirements.
• Review RAM’s and safe working systems prior to commencement of work segments.
• Carry out all necessary QA of 1st, mid and 2nd fix MEP systems including photographic evidence as necessary.
• Management of commissioning programme from the outset to Practical completion including tracking all certs and test results as necessary.
• Input into all 3rd party approvals (planning conditions, BREEAM, Building Control, HQM etc).
• Full management & co‑ordination of all permanent utilities from design stage through to final installation.
• Responsibility for obtaining permanent utility meters & setting up of tariffs as necessary.
• Review inspection templates previously set out and comment as necessary with Q&E Manager.
• Complete site diary including detail of works/labour being carried out daily.
• Sit with other site members to deal with day‑day site issues/settle disputes.
• Liaise with commercial & design team to ensure all necessary design information is available to allow subcontractors to complete their works.
• Liaise with site H&S officer to ensure site rules are being adhered to and site teams are maintaining a good level of safety & housekeeping.
• Ensuring subcontractor QA is being received in a timely manner & authority to stand down works if required.
• Site inspection walk‑around for Building Control, Warranty provider and Clerk of Works.
• Review and approve daywork sheet for Subcontractors.
• Liaise with logistics incl site setup/changes.
• Attend dabs meeting as required.
• Keep abreast of change control in relation to MEP works.

We are an equal opportunities employer. Working within Bennetts brings a good degree of autonomy, allowing yourself to mature professionally, however there is a full support network of highly qualified professionals and industry leading individuals to gain advice from.