MEP Manager

Overview

Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We specialise in brownfield regeneration, reviving underused land to create unique, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and people of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy a great quality of life. Berkeley St Edward London is a key part of the Berkeley Group, and we deliver projects under both the Berkeley and St Edward brands. St Edward is a Joint Venture with M&G Investments. Our central London projects include 9 Millbank, West End Gate and Trillium in Marylebone, Oval Village, and Parkside at Chelsea Bridge. The Outer London projects include Eden Grove in Staines and The Exchange Watford, Syon Lane in Osterley and North Street in Guildford.

Role

The role is to lead and manage the technical design, approvals and infrastructure provision for the projects assigned, ensuring compliance with statutory, legislative and company requirements, and coordinating with external consultants and the Land Department as required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of technical design, approvals, and infrastructure provision for all assigned projects.
• Manage consultant tender processes and ensure the timely production of design and technical information.
• Oversee the preparation and issue of all plans, specifications, and technical documentation to project teams.
• Programme, monitor and manage all project work to meet regional and corporate targets.
• Ensure all designs and working drawings comply with current statutory, legislative, and company requirements.
• Provide buildability, logistics, and value engineering input during design stages.
• Coordinate the management of infrastructure, utilities, and fit-out packages to align with the overall development programme.
• Support the Land Department with technical advice during scheme appraisals.
• Oversee all Health & Safety responsibilities, including compliance with CDM Regulations and company RAMS.
• Manage external consultants and subcontractors to achieve efficient, cost-effective, and sustainable solutions.
• Undertake valuations of completed works in conjunction with the MEP and Commercial Managers.
• Maintain robust quality control, reporting, and record-keeping procedures throughout the project lifecycle.
• Promote and uphold best practices in health, safety, fire prevention, and environmental sustainability.
• Represent and protect the company\’s reputation by ensuring high standards of performance, professionalism, and communication across all stakeholders.
• Perform general site management duties and support the delivery team as required.
• Demonstrated experience managing technical processes and procedures.
• Good working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including design, coordination and installation.
• Experience coordinating, managing and providing technical guidance and support to developments and associated non-residential projects.
• Knowledge of contract management.
• Knowledge of utility companies, procedures, licence and legislative framework.
• Strong knowledge of temporary services management on live construction sites.
• Familiarity with water and electrical management plans.
• Required Certifications: CSCS Card; SMSTS.
• The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.

Benefits

• Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
• Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
• Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
• Private pension plan.
• Group life assurance.