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MEP Manager

Job description

Location: Malvern Midlands
Employment Type: Full-time
Sector: Construction / Building Services

Company Overview

A forward-thinking regional main contractor with nearly 30 years' experience delivering high-quality construction projects across the Midlands and South West. With a people-first culture and a strong pipeline of diverse work ranging in value up to £30 million, we pride ourselves on craftsmanship, collaborative teamwork, and long-term client relationships. As an employer, we invest in our people's development and offer a supportive environment where you can build a rewarding long-term career.

The Role

As MEP Manager, you will play a key technical and coordination role in both pre-construction and project delivery phases, leading the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing elements of projects. Reporting to the Senior MEP Manager, you will work closely with pre-construction and delivery teams to ensure designs, procurement and on-site installations are well managed and completed to programme, quality and contractual requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support pre-construction activities by reviewing MEP tender information and preparing detailed technical analyses.
  • Coordinate Mechanical and Electrical scopes through all project stages.
  • Provide technical assistance to project teams, supervising site works delivered by MEP subcontractors and partners.
  • Maintain quality records and ensure compliance with quality standards using site management systems (e.g., Fieldwire).
  • Produce project reports and assist with commissioning and handover documentation (including O&M manuals and Health & Safety files).
  • Liaise with designers, supply chain partners and site teams to monitor design, procurement, installation and commissioning activities.
  • Proactively identify project risks and contribute practical mitigation strategies.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Experience in a similar MEP coordination or management role within building services contracting or consultancy.
  • Strong technical understanding of Mechanical systems with supplementary Electrical knowledge.
  • Capability to support both pre-construction and delivery phases of projects.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills, with a proven track record of working collaboratively across technical and project teams.

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Increasing holiday entitlement.
  • Private healthcare and health-related benefits.
  • Paid professional memberships.
  • Car salary sacrifice scheme.
  • Opportunities for career progression and long-term development within a supportive team.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced MEP professional looking to advance your career with a growing regional contractor, please upload your CV or send it directly to rhian@thornbaker.co.uk 

 

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