M&E Project Leader

Location: London

Sector: Residential / MEP

Project Value: M&E packages up to £30m

Salary: Competitive salary + package

Gapp Search is working with a leading MEP contractor to appoint an experienced M&E Project Leader to take a key role delivering major residential schemes across London.

This is a senior project position requiring someone who understands the full M&E project lifecycle - from pre-construction, design development and procurement through mobilisation, construction, commissioning and final handover.

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for major M&E packages valued up to approximately £30m, working closely with the main contractor, client, consultants, internal design and commercial teams, specialist subcontractors and site delivery teams.

This is not purely a site-based delivery role. We are looking for someone who can become involved during the pre-construction phase, understand how the project has been designed, planned, procured and commercially structured, and then carry that knowledge through into successful delivery.

The Role

As M&E Project Leader, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of a major residential MEP project from the early stages through to completion.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of M&E projects from pre-construction through to final handover




• Reviewing tender information, specifications, drawings and project requirements




• Contributing to pre-construction planning, buildability reviews and project strategy




• Managing the transition from pre-construction into live project delivery




• Working closely with design teams to manage design development, coordination and technical approvals




• Developing procurement strategies and ensuring major plant, equipment and subcontract packages are placed in line with programme requirements




• Establishing and managing the M&E construction programme




• Leading mechanical and electrical delivery teams on site




• Managing specialist subcontractors and supply-chain partners




• Maintaining close relationships with the main contractor, client team, consultants and other project stakeholders




• Monitoring project progress, identifying risks and driving solutions before they impact programme or delivery




• Working alongside the commercial team to maintain control of costs, variations and project performance




• Managing quality, technical compliance and installation standards




• Overseeing testing, commissioning, witnessing and handover




• Ensuring O&M information, certification, snagging and close-out requirements are completed correctly




• Providing clear leadership and accountability across the project team

The Person

We are looking for an established M&E professional with experience in delivering significant building services packages within the London construction market.

You should ideally have:

• Previous experience as an M&E Project Leader, MEP Project Manager, Senior M&E Project Manager or similar




• A strong track record working for an MEP/building-services contractor




• Experience delivering large residential or similarly complex building projects




• Experience managing significant M&E packages, ideally into the £15m-£30m+ range




• Genuine understanding of both pre-construction and project delivery




• Good working knowledge of mechanical and electrical building-services systems




• Experience managing design development and coordination




• Understanding of procurement, programme, commercial management and project controls




• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and specialist subcontractors




• Strong client and main-contractor management skills




• Experience taking projects through commissioning and handover

Candidates may have developed their career from either a mechanical or electrical background, but must now be comfortable taking responsibility for the complete M&E package rather than a single discipline.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join an established MEP contractor delivering substantial residential projects throughout London.

The position would suit someone who wants genuine end-to-end responsibility rather than inheriting a project once it reaches site.

You will have the opportunity to influence how projects are designed, planned and procured during pre-construction before leading the same project through construction, commissioning and completion.

For an experienced M&E professional who has successfully delivered major London projects and is comfortable taking ownership from pre-construction through to handover, this represents an excellent long-term opportunity.