MEP Manager

MK Search have partnered with a leading M&E contractor with a strong national presence across sectors who are looking for an MEP manager to lead a 15m M&E mixed use commercial scheme in Basingstoke. Working closely with the project director, you will join from pre-construction phase and act as the main M&E point of contact to manage manage all services functions across the scheme from a technical engineering and management perspecitve.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Understanding building services including design principles, construction techniques, commissioning, and handover requirements.
• Assist commercial team with value engineering opportunities, variations, and disputes.
• Understand health & safety rules and regulations, CDM and including company policies.
• Responsible to manage and lead the Mechanical and Electrical (M & E) team or major trade package on site.
• Produce scope of works for M&E subcontractor tendering.
• Maintain close liaison with our onsite construction team ensuring the delivery and monitoring of the works by the sub-contractor and their specialists.
• Assist with developing commissioning strategy, program and close liaison with commissioning managers and technical authors in the setting to work of the systems and preparation of the O&M manuals and technical documentation for the end user.

The project gets to delivery stage in Q2 of 2026 and the company in question have a very busy order book across the Berkshire, Surrey and Hampshire regions for many years to come operating out of a regional office. A clear and achievable promotion path can be outlined from the beginning of your tenure. They also boast one of the most lucrative benefit packages and modern work cultures in the UK construction market.