Job Description
MEP Technical (Mechanical) Manager
Major Projects | London
£85,000 to £100,000 + Package
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.
The Role
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.
Key responsibilities include:
- 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
- Contributing to regional MEP strategy and capability development
Requirements
- 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
- Experience across preconstruction and delivery stages
- Strong understanding of construction processes and project interfaces
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Experience mentoring or managing technical teams
- Commercial awareness and strong analytical capability
- Strong commitment to health, safety and quality standards
The Company
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.
Salary & Benefits
- £85,000 to £100,000 basic salary
- Pension scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Share scheme
- 26–30 days annual leave
- Long-term career progression within major project delivery teams
Click Apply or contact Rob James at 020 8502 0111 for more information.
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MEP Manager | Mechanical Manager | Technical Manager | Building Services | MEP | Design Management | London