MEP Project Manager

MEP Project Manager

Hackney, London

£75,000–£80,000 + Travel (Permanent) | Circa £400 per day (Contract)

A leading Building Services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced MEP Project Manager to join a major residential development in Hackney, London.

The project has an M&E value of approximately £11 million and is currently around 50% complete, with a further 12 months of work expected.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically biased MEP Project Manager with experience delivering large residential developments, who can take ownership of the remaining works and drive the project through to successful completion.

The business is open to both permanent and contract appointments, depending on the candidate's preference and experience.

The Role

You will take responsibility for managing the mechanical and electrical services across the development, with a particular focus on the mechanical package.

Working closely with the client, site teams, subcontractors and wider project stakeholders, you will oversee programme, quality, progress and coordination to ensure the project is delivered safely and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will be a strong people manager who can build positive working relationships, motivate teams and maintain effective communication throughout the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the M&E package on an £11 million residential development.
• Take responsibility for the remaining project delivery, through to commissioning and handover.
• Oversee mechanical and electrical installations, with a mechanical bias.
• Coordinate subcontractors, engineers and site management teams.
• Monitor progress against the project programme and ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Prepare and maintain project programmes, trackers and progress reports.
• Manage technical queries, design coordination and installation issues.
• Maintain high standards of quality, Health & Safety and workmanship.
• Work closely with the client and wider project team to resolve issues and maintain progress.
• Identify risks and take proactive steps to prevent delays.
• Ensure commissioning, testing, snagging and handover activities are properly managed.

Experience & Requirements

• Proven experience as an MEP or Mechanical Project Manager.
• Strong background delivering large-scale residential developments.
• Mechanically biased, with the ability to oversee both mechanical and electrical services.
• Experience managing complex M&E packages and multiple subcontractors.
• Strong programme management and reporting skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and project management systems to compile trackers, programmes and progress reports.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong communication and client-facing abilities.
• A stable employment history, demonstrating commitment to projects and employers.

The Opportunity

This is an opportunity to join a major residential scheme at a significant stage of delivery, with approximately 12 months remaining on the project.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of the M&E package, work closely with the client and project team, and make a real impact on the successful completion of the development.

Package

• Permanent: £75,000–£80,000 basic salary plus travel.
• Contract: Circa £400 per day.
• Engagement: Open to permanent or contract.
• Location: Hackney, London.
• Project value: Approximately £11 million M&E.
• Programme: Approximately 12 months remaining. (then on to next project)