MEP Contracts Manager (London Area)

The Client:

Our client are a leading UK MEP contractor with a history that’s stems over 70 years. With and excellent track record delivering major projects in the commercial sector they pride themselves on being a true Engineering business that hold strong family values and a team approach to delivery.

The Project:

We are currently working on behalf of their small works division who focus on direct end user work in the private and public funded spaces. These are predominately decarbonisation schemes and plant upgrades on existing commercial and government buildings including: offices, schools and hospitals.

Projects range from 500k to £5 million and the role will involved managing multiple projects and a portfolio of circa £15 Million in the London region.

The Role:

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the coordination of MEP services on multiple projects taking responsibility for them from pre construction phases to handover. This will include managing the PM’s on each project, client management and taking commercial responsibility for each scheme reporting the projects progress to the Regional Director.

Responsibilities (but not limited to):

• Operationally and commercially responsible for the successful delivery of the portfolio of all contracts,
• Ensuring Health and Safety standards are maintained to the highest level
• Take overall responsibility for constructing the projects to a high standard, ensuring compliance with our client’s specifications,
• Controlling and managing project / site budgets including profit and loss, and managing budget constraints
• Maximise profit, minimise risk & protect commercial interests
• Effectively manage the operational and commercial team
• Overseeing Project Managers and Sub Contractors
• Working with the procurement department to manage supply chains and cost effective purchasing on site
• Executing programmes effectively
• Managing change throughout the construction process
• Ensuring quality and consistency of workmanship across projects
• Required to maintain records / diaries and actively support the resolution of all construction issues,
• Required to build positive and productive working relationships with clients; delivering excellent customer service and seeking ways to continuously improve and exceed expectations,
• Be able to motivate team members to achieve predetermined goals and targets,

Required Skills:

• Qualified with HNC or higher in Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Engineering / Electrical Engineering or Trade qualified with the relevant management experience
• Experience managing multiple projects in the commercial space, with a minimum value of circa £2M MEP
• Have experience working on the installation of infrastructure / plant packages.

In return they offer:

• A healthy pipeline of work with reputable clients and repeat business
• A competitive basic salary and package
• The opportunity to progress to a senior management role and continuing progressing your career