Ballymore

Ballymore's The Brentford Project in Hounslow seeks an experienced MEP Manager to lead mechanical and electrical services from tender through to practical completion. You will ensure Ballymore requirements are implemented, manage site safety, and coordinate with consultants, authorities, and client teams for timely handover. The role requires a proven track record in MEP management, strong drawing/spec reading, and effective communication.

MEP Manager (Mechanical) - The Brentford Project, Hounslow Contract: Fixed Term until July 2027 Duties & Responsibilities Mechanical & Electrical services Contractors from the start at tender stage through to Practical Completion Dealing with Mechanical & Electrical Consultants making sure that the Ballymore group requirements are being implemented Manage and monitor performance of MEP trade contractors' staff and specialist sub contractors, ensuring completion of electrical related tasks in accordance with construction plans, and drawings, and to participate with commissioning and handover activities, including defects identification, snagging and closure Ensure that safety standards, with particular emphasis on electrical ones, are understood, implemented, and maintained by all team members and trade contractors Running with the Mechanical & Electrical contractors Attending Design, Co-ordination Issue and resolve RFIs (through consultation with the consultants and client), as well as use for issuing of RFSI's / CMI's Dealing & liaise with Statutory Authorities Chair Package & progress meetings Checking the Mechanical / Electrical RAMS Ensure Health & Safety maintained on site ensure works carried out safely and in accordance with method statements Checking standards of installation with relevant consultant specification through to Practical Completion / handover. Monitoring the detail design progress. Liaise with Cost Managers and Quantity Surveyors to manage budget / variations as required Ensure services commissioning carried out correctly on site Liaise & reporting back to Senior Construction/Project Manager Involvement in client training Deal with life safety systems (Cause & Effects) Skills & Experience Proven track record and experience working as a MEP Manager Ability to read and understand programmes, drawings, specifications and use necessary software systems. An industry relevant City & Guilds/NVQ qualification or equivalent in Building services/ Mechanical Engineering (preferred but not essential); Will need to be able to understand building services including design principles, method statements, Inspection Test Plans, Risk Assessments, commissioning and handover requirements; Hold a valid SMSTS card. A good communicator. Driven and dynamic with a proactive approach to problem solving. The ability to work in a team as well as under their own initiative. A willingness to step up and take on new tasks. Have a keen eye for detail with an analytical approach to closing out issues. We operate as an equal opportunities employer.

Ballymore is seeking an experienced M&E Commissioning Manager for The Brentford Project in Hounslow. You will lead commissioning of all M&E systems and ensure activities align with the construction timetable and regulatory standards. Responsibilities include reviewing designs for commissionability, managing testing and witness processes, tracking progress against programme, and coordinating with the MEP team to address installation issues.

Commissioning Manager - Permanent - The Brentford Project, Hounslow As M&E Commissioning Manager you will be responsible for the management of the commissioning of all M&E systems ensuring commissioning is undertaken and completed in line with the Construction Programme and systems are operating in accordance with the design and regulations. To identify where construction/installation works are preventing the commissioning of systems and assist the M&E team in addressing these. Responsible For Reviewing the design/installation for system commission-ability. Ensuring installations are complete in every respect in accordance with the design and to all relevant regulations and standards to enable commissioning. Managing and reporting on the commissioning. To track progress of commissioning in relation to programme/agreed dates. To review and comment on Trade Contractors trackers, programme, certificates and other applicable documentation including the collation of all commissioning documentation and certification ready for OM approvals Witnessing commissioning and managing consultant and statutory authority witnessing. Be responsible for managing the O&M issuing process including the reviewing of. Extent of scope not solely restricted to commissioning but to include all aspects of Construction, Building Services and M&E installation that impact the commissioning. To coordinate with MEP Team and all BCSL project managers/managers/supervisors. An awareness to be taken of all other systems and trades and any issues/concerns or queries regarding the installations and methods to be raised with the relevant manager. Key Systems Include But Not Restricted To LTHW; Boilers/CHPs & HIUs CHW; Chillers & FCUs Generator Life safety systems, Sprinkler, Wet/Dry risers etc. MEV/MVHR Underfloor heating Drainage Smoke Ventilation HV/LV/ELV including certification (NICEIC) and ATS Access Control/Security/CCTV Fire Alarm/Vesda Evacuation system Disabled refuge system BMS FIRS Gas Vertical transport (lifts) including all associated systems, fire and evac coms Health & Safety Ensure testing and commissioning RAMs are compliant and kept up to date including re reviews every 6 months or if the conditions of installation change sufficiently to warrant an update. Enforce site rules when on site. Raise near miss issues and issue disciplinary cards as and when required. Ensure the MEP project operations team are working with trade-contractors to implement and maintain permit to work processes Ensure the MEP project operations team are working with trade-contractors to Implement and maintain Electrical Safe Systems of work. Quality Snag Lists - Produce, review, monitor and manage closure of all snags impacting on commissioning utilising the Soblono software. Witnessing - To witness the testing and commissioning of all systems managing 3rd party witnessing and the recording/reporting of results. Asite Submittals - Audit weekly ensuring test certification uploads are up to date and O&M information is issued in a timely fashion in line with agreed dates. Consultants/NHBC/ Building Control/ Secure by Design - Arrange inspections/witnessing. Programme Sequencing - Determine overall sequencing of commissioning program 4 Week Look ahead - Sequence and manage commissioning works, sign offs & witnessing. Progress Trackers & Programme Drop Lines - Update weekly progress Skills, Experience & Qualifications Proven track record and experience working as an M&E Commissioning Manager Ideally equally biased between mechanical and electrical Ability to read and understand programmes, drawings, specifications and use necessary software systems. An industry relevant City & Guilds/NVQ qualification or equivalent in Building services/mechanical/electrical discipline (preferred but not essential) Will need to be able to understand building services including design principles, method statements, Inspection Test Plans, Risk Assessments, commissioning and handover requirements; Hold a valid SMSTS card; Driven and dynamic leader with a proactive approach to problem solving. The ability to work in a team as well as under their own initiative. A willingness to step up and take on new tasks. Have a keen eye for detail with an analytical approach to closing out issues. Excellent organisational and time management skills. Ballymore operates as an equal opportunities employer.