Working for the main contractor, you will take responsibility for coordinating and managing the project’s substantial MEP scope—from design development and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover. You will work closely with the project leadership team, consultants, specialist subcontractors and the client to deliver safe, compliant, high-quality services in line with the programme and commercial objectives.
Key responsibilities
* Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of the project’s MEP works, with an MEP value of approximately £60 million.
* Manage MEP activities from pre-construction and design development through installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
* Coordinate MEP design with the building structure, architecture, temporary works and wider construction programme.
* Review design information, specifications, technical submissions and builders’ work requirements, identifying and resolving design or coordination issues.
* Manage and monitor MEP subcontractors, consultants and suppliers, ensuring their work meets contractual, technical, quality and programme requirements.
* Develop and maintain MEP programmes, procurement schedules, installation plans and commissioning strategies.
* Oversee the coordination of high-dependency data-centre systems, including power, cooling, controls, fire protection and life-safety interfaces.
* Drive design coordination, clash resolution and the timely production of construction information.
* Ensure that installation, inspection and testing activities are properly planned, documented and completed.
* Work with the project team to manage interfaces between MEP systems and the wider building works.
* Monitor progress against programme, identify risks and constraints, and implement recovery plans where needed.
* Support commercial management, including reviewing subcontractor applications, variations, change control and cost forecasts.
* Promote high standards of health, safety and environmental management across all MEP activities.
* Maintain robust quality assurance processes, ensuring inspections, test records and commissioning evidence are complete and traceable.
* Lead commissioning and systems integration activities, supporting the project through integrated testing and client witnessing.
* Ensure the production of complete, accurate handover information, including as-built drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, asset data and training records.
* Build effective working relationships with the client, design team, subcontractors and project stakeholders
Salary description
£80000.00 - £110000.00 per year