Company:
Leading Tier 1 Main Contractor
Project:
Landmark £1.5 Billion New-Build Hospital
Location:
London / Manchester, UK
Salary:
Highly Competitive + Car Allowance + Bonus + Comprehensive Benefits
The Opportunity
This is a career-defining opportunity to lead the entire Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) delivery on one of the UK's most significant and complex construction projects.
As a key member of the senior leadership team for this £1.5 billion state-of-the-art hospital, you will hold ultimate responsibility for successfully delivering all building services from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.
You'll be joining a forward-thinking Tier 1 contractor renowned for delivering landmark schemes across the country. This long-term project presents an opportunity to leave a lasting legacy on the nation's healthcare infrastructure.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Act as the single point of contact and authority for all MEP-related aspects of the project. Lead, manage, and mentor a large, multidisciplinary team of MEP managers, coordinators, and commercial staff.
- Design Management: Oversee the development of the MEP design from RIBA Stage 3/4, ensuring compliance with all client requirements, specifications, and critical healthcare standards ( HTM/HBN ). Drive innovation and value engineering solutions.
- Procurement & Commercial Oversight: Lead the procurement, negotiation, and appointment of all MEP subcontractor packages. You will work closely with the commercial team to manage the multi-million-pound MEP budget, control costs, and oversee variations.
- Programme & Delivery: Take full ownership of the MEP construction programme. You'll ensure installation works are planned and executed safely, to the highest quality standards, and in line with the overall project schedule.
- Technical Assurance & Compliance: Guarantee that all MEP systems are installed, tested, and commissioned in accordance with project specifications, British Standards, and stringent hospital regulations.
- Stakeholder Management: Serve as the primary liaison between the client, design consultants, specialist subcontractors, and internal project teams to ensure seamless coordination and communication.
- Commissioning & Handover: Develop and execute a robust commissioning and handover strategy, ensuring all systems are fully operational and end-user training is successfully completed for a smooth transition to the hospital trust.
Candidate Profile
We're looking for a seasoned and highly credible building services leader with a proven track record of delivering major, complex projects.
Essential Requirements:
- Significant experience as an MEP Project Director, MEP Lead, or Senior MEP Manager working directly for a Tier 1 main contractor .
- Demonstrable experience leading the MEP package on at least one major project valued over £250 million .
- Healthcare sector experience is crucial. You must have a strong working knowledge of Health Technical Memoranda (HTM) and Health Building Notes (HBN) standards.
- Expert knowledge across all stages of a project lifecycle, from design and procurement to commissioning and handover.
- A degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline.
Desirable Attributes:
- Chartered Engineer status (CEng) with CIBSE or the IET.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong commercial acumen with experience managing large MEP budgets.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
What We Offer
- A top-tier salary and comprehensive benefits package reflecting the seniority of this role.
- The chance to lead the MEP delivery on a nationally significant, landmark hospital project.
- A stable, long-term position with clear pathways for career progression within a leading UK contractor.
- The opportunity to work with a talented and collaborative senior management team.
