MEP Manager Civils

McLaughlin & Harvey; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - GBP 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced MEP Manager in Belfast. This role involves providing technical, programme, quality, and commercial support to the project management team, ensuring effective management of MEP services. Candidates should possess a degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, along with relevant qualifications. The position requires strong communication skills, excellent organizational abilities, and sound commercial awareness. Join a collaborative team dedicated to innovating within the construction industry.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• CSCS / SMSTS qualified.
• Valid driving licence.
• Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel frequently and be based primarily on site.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical and commercial support to project management.
• Manage production of builders work in conjunction with services.
• Chair and record meetings to review the progress of building services design.
• Advise project team on MEP service considerations.

Skills

CSCS / SMSTS qualification

Excellent communication skills

High organizational skills

Sound commercial awareness

Good knowledge of construction contracts

Education

Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Build your Future with Us!

We are a forward-thinking Company with an established presence across the UK and Ireland. Our values We Commit, We Care, We Collaborate shape how we work with our clients, partners, and each other. As our business continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated individuals who take pride in their work and want to build a rewarding career within a supportive and collaborative environment. We are seeking a MEP Manager to enhance our team and drive success across our high value projects.

Why join us?

• Exciting Projects – Work on varied sector projects and leave a lasting legacy
• Career Growth – Clear progression pathways and continuous professional development
• Collaborative Culture – Be part of a team that values innovation, integrity, and a commitment to excellence
• Competitive Package – Enjoy a competitive salary and great benefits

What you will be doing

The MEP Manager will provide Technical, Programme, Quality and Commercial support to the project management team in respect of all issues related to MEP Services.

Design and Technical

• Advice relating to professional appointments and scope of service to include MEP, structural, fire, acoustic, permeability and building/ energy performance consultants and architect.
• Advice relating to incoming and statutory services including finalisation of building loads, application for new connection and tracking the procedure through energy suppliers and legal compliance.
• Agreement on timescale and sequence of release drawings, technical submissions, CDP packages and samples all in synchrony with the project programme and comment / approval process from the implementation of recovery procedures to ensure programme delivery.
• Manage production of Builders work in conjunction with services to meet the programme.
• Attendance to client and project design team meetings to ensure MEP services considerations are captured at every stage.
• Chair and record regular design team meetings to review progress of Building Services Design, interface with structure, fabric and finishes, compliance with contract, specification, planning, building regulations, specialist consultant reports (such as fire & acousticians) and project programmes.
• Manage information flow of drawings, technical submissions CDP packages and samples to approved ‘Status A’ for construction. Information issued by the MEP Subcontractor will be checked for compliance with the contract before being submitted formally.
• Manage flow of information (RFI’s) in a timely manner and alongside or incorporated into the project schedule. The timescales and progress are to be managed to notify the project management team.
• Advise the project team on interdependencies with structure and fabric relating to the designed thermal model and out turn EPC.
• Attendance to meetings and advice on the production of BIM and digital construction methods in accordance with the contract and BIM execution plan.
• Manage and action all 12 months defects, aftercare, seasonal commissioning and legacy issues on projects.

Testing and Commissioning

• Manage the commissioning process.
• Lead the collation of a suitably detailed commissioning programme .
• Review the M&E subcontractors commissioning plan & assist and develop and site wide testing and commissioning plan to comply with the requirements of the project .
• Monitor & track the progress of the commissioning programme & chair Client 4-week lookahead meetings as progress develops.
• Ensure all commissioning documentation is collated and issued in line with the timeframes as set out in the contract.
• Arrange, attend and record the outcome of the client demonstrations and witnessing
• Arrange, attend and record the outcome of staff / end user training.
• Ensure all Operation and Maintenance manuals and building user guides are collated and issued in line with the timeframes as set out in the contract.
• Ensure all record drawings are collated and issued in line with the timeframes as set out in the contract.

Commercial

• Advice relating to subcontract orders incorporating a review of design requirements, scope, qualification, interfaces, attendances, and timescales.
• Advice relating to professional appointments to include services, structural, fire, acoustic, permeability and building/ energy performance consultants and architect.
• Advice relating to subcontractor orders including incoming and statutory services, structure, drainage, rainwater, ceilings, facades, roof, ironmongery, steelwork, risers, water attenuation, water storage, civils mechanical and electrical systems, natural & fire related ventilation and finishes.
• Advice relating to subcontractor applications for payments, measure works complete, material on site and variations undertaken.
• Advice relating to main contractor application for payment and assessment of works complete, materials on site and variation undertaken.
• Advice on areas of non-compliance, quality, alternative plant and materials that may carry costs to be levied or deducted have contract implications.

What We’re Looking For

Essential

• CSCS / SMSTS qualified.
• Valid driving licence.
• Degree or Higher-level qualification in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering.
• Good knowledge of construction contracts.
• Sound Commercial Awareness.
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills.
• High levels of organisational skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent numerical, IT and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to travel frequently and be based primarily on site.

Desirable

• First Aid at Work.
• BIM.
• Knowledge of BG6 and RIBA Stages.

Join us on our journey to #BuildingTogetherUnlockingPotential

McLaughlin and Harvey are an equal opportunities employer who are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our teams and help us deliver better outcomes for our people, our clients, and the communities in which we work.