Mechanical Senior Engineering Manager - MEP in City of London

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition and create places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. Within our construct business we harness a unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the MEP Engineering aspects within the project team whilst demonstrating professional and respectful behaviours and ensuring compliance with Mace standards.
• Accountable for the engineering aspects of the MEP services and support the management of the Programme, Health Safety & Wellbeing, Quality & Commissioning of the project.
• Liaise and coordinate with key project stakeholders, forming strong working relationships with the Client, Consultants, Trade Contractors and other team members.
• Provide technical support to the tendering process via the bid teams and sector leadership/bid leads.
• Provide technical input into procurement strategies and ensure specialist packages and appointments are procured against the agreed scope demarcation and to budget.
• Undertake initial review of contracts and scope, value engineering, schedules and trade contracts and provide support to the commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Creation and deployment of project technical plans in conjunction with the Mace operating framework and strategic priorities.
• Undertake design reviews on information provided by Consultants and Trade specialists, checking for compliance, coordination and completeness, including Embodied Carbon and Operational Energy associated with the MEP Services design.
• Prepare and coordinate the delivery of strategies and programmes for all phases of the project, ensuring key milestones, interfaces, dependencies, logistics and work sequencing are all properly considered.
• Develop and implement Commissioning strategies in line with the Mace Commissioning standards inclusive of IST approach, ATP’s and Soft Landings.
• Undertake productivity assessments using digital technologies to ensure the project/package is on schedule.
• Manage project close out to ensure all elements of completion are delivered to a high standard, such as commissioning, as built drawings, O&M Manuals and client training.
• Recommend continuous improvement and provide lessons learned through the knowledge share process.
• Work collaboratively towards the common goal of net zero carbon transition and share responsibility for the proactive identification and management of the associated carbon emissions and reductions during the delivery of work.

Required Skills & Experience

• Advanced knowledge of engineering systems, design standards and frameworks, installation techniques, best practice, engineering processes, prefabrication and system commissioning requirements.
• Proficient knowledge of construction build elements, sequencing and dependencies.
• Proficient knowledge of planning processes and management, including critical path, tasks/works scheduling and commissioning activities.
• Proficient knowledge of commercial management, procurement processes, change control, programme impact, risk and mitigation, cost to complete and commercial forecasting.
• Proficient advanced knowledge of health, safety & welfare core elements such as working from height, electrical safety, fire safety, logistics and lifting.
• Proficient advanced knowledge of Quality Assurance process and management & commissioning of single systems and the integration of systems through cause & effect, BMS and IST integration periods.
• Experience in delivering projects in excess of £25m+ MEP value.
• Experience in the relevant construction sector.
• Demonstrated track record of successful projects/contribution.
• Proficiency in building services or a specified engineering discipline.
• Strong presentation skills; presents clearly and confidently with their audience in mind.
• Good communication skills – written, oral and listening.
• Innovative and adaptable; not fazed by challenges and open to new ways of working.
• Strong analytical skills – numeric, statistical and written detail.
• Collaborative and inclusive.
• Visible and reliable leadership; maintains composure at all times.
• Able to lead in pressurised situations, making decisions and offering concise direction.
• Formal Engineering training (HNC, HND, BTEC or equivalent) and SMSTS and CSCS card.

Preferred Skills

• Project experience from diverse technical backgrounds/sectors.
• Ability to undertake rule of thumb design/basic design calculations during the analysis of designs.
• Accreditation with CIBSE, IET, IMechE, SoPHE.
• Understands the Business strategic goals and encourages their deployment.
• Relevant Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent).
• Trade/Technical apprenticeship or Graduate development programme.

Location & Working Arrangements

Primary location: London, United Kingdom. Part‑time, flexible and hybrid working options are available and will be discussed if suitable for the role.

About Mace

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation.