MEP Lead

MEP Lead (Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing)

Location: Site-Based

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 - 16:00

Contract Type: Permanent

Department: Projects

Salary: Dependent on Experience (DOE) + Performance Bonus

About Our Client

Founded in 1985 as a specialist electrical contractor, our client has spent the last four decades evolving into a premier, turnkey Principal Contractor with a projected turnover of £80M.

By working collaboratively as a true extension of their clients' businesses, they have expanded both their geographic reach and technical capabilities. Despite their impressive organic growth, their core values-Safety, Quality, Integrity, and People-remain at the heart of everything they do.

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced MEP Lead to take full accountability for the safe, commercially successful, and timely delivery of key projects-from initial tender handover right through to final client sign-off.

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the complete project lifecycle, leading a dedicated team that includes Assistant Project Managers, Site Managers, sub-contractors, and the broader supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

1. Project Leadership & Delivery

• Lead overall project delivery to ensure all milestones are met safely and efficiently.

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress, construction quality, and site productivity.

• Chair essential progress meetings with clients, consultants, and sub-contractors.

• Oversee commissioning activities, ensuring all testing, verification, and practical completions run smoothly.

2. Pre-Construction & Design Management

• Lead estimating handover meetings and gain a thorough understanding of project scopes, specifications, Employers' Requirements (ERs), and commercial allowances.

• Manage the RFI process and design clarifications, ensuring deliverables align with the programme.

• Coordinate technical submittals and drive the client approval process.

3. Commercial & Procurement Strategy

• Develop procurement schedules and lead the acquisition of sub-contractor packages and major plant/equipment.

• Partner with the Quantity Surveyor on valuations, cost reporting, forecasting, and commercial risk management.

• Identify, justify, and submit variations to the client while protecting project margins.

4. Relationship & Team Management

• Mentor and guide site management teams and support staff.

• Foster strong supply chain relationships and actively manage sub-contractor performance.

• Assist with business development opportunities, tender support, and ongoing client engagement.

What You'll Need (Requirements)

• Experience: Proven track record delivering complex construction or engineering projects as a lead.

• Qualifications:

  • Relevant Electrical qualifications (Mechanical knowledge is highly desirable).

  • NVQ Level 6 in Construction Site Management (or equivalent).

  • Valid SMSTS and CSCS Managers Card.

• Skills: Strong commercial acumen, exceptional leadership abilities, and top-tier client-facing communication skills.

Benefits Package

Our client offers a highly competitive compensation package along with impressive long-term perks:

• Employee Ownership: Become a beneficiary of the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme following 12 months of continuous service.

• Bonuses: Project Performance Bonus scheme.

• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Private Dental Cover, and Life Insurance.

• Financial Protection & Perks: Contributory Pension Scheme, access to Private Financial Advice, and TradePoint Discount Scheme.

• Loyalty Rewards: Length of Service reward scheme.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our client is an equal opportunities employer committed to building a supportive, diverse, and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive.