Exeter
£55,000 - £70,000 + Travel Allowance + Stay Away Included + Discretionary Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical Insurance + Clear Progression + Immediate Start
Take on the role of MEP Construction Manager with a rapidly growing main contractor operating within the mission-critical construction sector. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on MEP professional freshly off the tools who is keen to move into construction and project management within a high-performing delivery team.
This role is perfectly suited to someone with a mechanical, electrical, or plumbing background who has progressed into a supervisory, lead engineer, or assistant management position and is now looking to take the next step in their career. You'll be supported, developed, and given real responsibility on live projects, with a clear route into senior construction and project management roles.
Projects are delivered across the UK, so mobility is essential. Candidates can be based anywhere, but must be willing to travel or stay away when required. This contractor is known for investing heavily in its people and promoting from within.
Your Role as an MEP Construction Manager Will Include:
Supporting and overseeing the on-site delivery of mechanical and/or electrical packages on complex construction projects.
Coordinating subcontractors, suppliers, and site teams to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to specification.
Assisting with day-to-day site management, progress tracking, and programme reporting.
Working closely with senior construction managers, project managers, and commercial teams to ensure smooth project execution.
Ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations, quality standards, and company procedures.
Acting as a key interface between trades, management, and client representatives on site.As an MEP Construction Manager, You Will Have:
A strong hands-on background in Mechanical, Electrical, or Plumbing building services.
Experience working on live construction sites in a supervisory, lead engineer, or assistant management role.
Exposure to commercial, industrial, pharmaceutical, infrastructure, or data-centre projects (preferred but not essential).
A genuine desire to progress into construction and project management.
Willingness to be site-based 5 days a week and travel or stay away as required.
Strong communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work as part of a delivery-focused team.Keywords: MEP Construction Manager, Assistant MEP Manager, Mechanical Supervisor, Electrical Supervisor, Lead Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Building Services Manager, Site Manager, MEP Engineer, Construction Manager, Mission Critical, Data Centres, UK Construction, Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC, Building Services,Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Paignton, Newton Abbot, Barnstaple, Tiverton, Exmouth, Honiton, Bideford, Tavistock, Okehampton, Crediton, Teignmouth, Sidmouth, Cullompton, Ilfracombe, South Molton, Axminster, Launceston, Bodmin, Truro, Falmouth, St Austell, Penzance, Newquay, Redruth, Camborne, Taunton, Bridgwater, Yeovil, Weston-super-Mare, Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Cheltenham, Swindon, Salisbury, Bournemouth, Poole, Southampton, Portsmouth, Cardiff, Newport
Salary description
£55000.00 - £70000.00 per year