At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical design and engineering for major projects in London and the South East.
- Company: A leading international contractor with a focus on complex building projects.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension scheme, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave.
- Other info: Opportunities for long-term career progression in a dynamic technical leadership environment.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact on diverse, high-value projects.
- Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, with strong MEP design expertise.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
A leading international contractor is seeking an experienced MEP Technical (Mechanical) Manager to support its growing MEP delivery strategy across major projects in London and the South East, with some involvement in wider regional schemes.
This is a key technical leadership role within a contractor that is strengthening its in-house MEP capability to improve design control, coordination, quality, and programme certainty across a diverse portfolio of complex building projects. Projects span multiple sectors including healthcare, residential regeneration, education, and data centres, with individual project values typically ranging from £5m to £130m.
You will provide mechanical design and engineering leadership across a portfolio of projects, with responsibility for managing design development from preconstruction through to delivery. Working closely with MEP designers, consultants, BIM teams and internal project teams, you will ensure coordinated, compliant and buildable design solutions are developed and effectively delivered on site.
- Leading mechanical design and technical management across multiple projects
- Supporting preconstruction, work winning and bid stage design development
- Managing relationships with MEP consultants, designers and BIM teams
- Overseeing design coordination, review and technical assurance processes
- Driving value engineering and risk management across design stages
- Supporting procurement strategy and technical submissions
- Ensuring compliance with building regulations, H&S and environmental standards
- Providing technical input during construction and commissioning phases
- Supporting resolution of technical and installation issues on site
- Promoting a strong safety, quality and ‘design for safety’ culture
Strong background in mechanical building services within a main contractor or specialist MEP environment. Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience. Proven technical expertise in MEP design and delivery. Strong understanding of construction processes and project interfaces. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Commercial awareness and strong analytical capability. Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards.
A major international contractor delivering technically complex projects across the UK and overseas. The business is investing heavily in its MEP capability and offers long-term progression within a growing technical leadership structure.
Pension scheme ~ Private medical insurance ~ Life assurance ~ Share scheme ~ 26–30 days annual leave ~ Long-term career progression within major project delivery teams.
Mechanical Technical Services Manager in London employer: Premises Recruitment Ltd
As a leading international contractor, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our investment in MEP capabilities and the long-term career progression opportunities available within our expanding technical leadership structure. Located in London, we offer competitive benefits including a pension scheme, private medical insurance, and generous annual leave, making us an attractive choice for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding employment in the construction industry.
