MEP Manager

Company: OCS Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Leatherhead
Job Description:

Role Overview

The Senior MEP Manager will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the site and managing all site staff, reporting directly to the Project Manager. This position requires a strong personality to challenge the supply chain and staff members, ensuring the successful execution of the construction programme.

Experience & Qualifications

  • Proven track record working on large-scale residential schemes.
  • SMSTS & relevant skills card.
  • Experience managing mechanical & electrical packages for schemes greater than £10m or 200 residential units plus.
  • Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Procore.
  • Demonstrated commercial awareness and the ability to manage Subcontractor effectively.

Key Skills

  • Able to plan works, complete look aheads and ensure MEP materials/labour are in hand.
  • Input in MEP Subcontract packages and scopes of works to ensure all items have been included.
  • Experience in management of both Mechanical & Electrical packages.
  • Full design responsibility for mechanical & electrical works from stage 3 through to completion.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills at all levels.
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and achieve targets.
  • Proficient using Microsoft Office Word, Outlook, Excel, Procore.
  • Input in the daily briefings to ensure works are planned and co‑ordinated between all parties.
  • Confident in leading & chairing meetings including writing effective meeting minutes for MEP works.
  • In‑depth knowledge of all current building services regulations.
  • Detailed understanding of testing & commissioning Process including interrogation of Subcontractor methodology & programme for commissioning.

Operational Actions

  • Input into internal & external works meetings to ensure overall Programme dates are being achieved with primary focus on building services.
  • Chair services section of internal & external progress meetings including holding a separate dedicated services meeting with the MEP Subcontractor to solely discuss MEP progress.
  • Input into MEP services design from early stages through to technical submittal review and sign‑off.
  • Input into O&M manual including format & information to align with client requirements.
  • Review RAM’s and safe working systems prior to commencement of work segments.
  • Carry out all necessary QA of 1st, mid and 2nd fix MEP systems including photographic evidence as necessary.
  • Management of commissioning programme from the outset to Practical completion including tracking all certs and test results as necessary.
  • Input into all 3rd party approvals (planning conditions, BREEAM, Building Control, HQM etc).
  • Full management & co‑ordination of all permanent utilities from design stage through to final installation.
  • Responsibility for obtaining permanent utility meters & setting up of tariffs as necessary.
  • Review inspection templates previously set out and comment as necessary with Q&E Manager.
  • Complete site diary including detail of works/labour being carried out daily.
  • Sit with other site members to deal with day-day site issues/settle disputes.

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Posted: May 23rd, 2026