Mechanical Senior Engineering Manager - MEP

Mechanical Senior Engineering Manager - MEP

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At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition by creating responsible places that bring transformative impact to our people, communities and societies worldwide. We combine leading‑edge practical expertise and project delivery to unlock potential in every project.

The successful candidate will be a mechanical and electrical subcontractor on a multi‑million‑pound project in central London, responsible for the delivery of building services engineering (mechanical, electrical, ventilation, specialist systems) while working closely with the client, main contractor and consultants.

• Safety first – Going home safe and well
• Client focus – Deliver on our promise
• Integrity – Always do the right thing
• Create opportunity – For our people to excel

• Direct the MEP engineering aspects within the project team, ensuring compliance with Mace standards.
• Accountable for engineering aspects of MEP services and support programme management, health, safety, environment, quality and commissioning.
• Liaise and coordinate with key stakeholders – client, consultants, trade contractors and other team members.
• Provide technical support to the tendering process via bid teams and sector leadership.
• Provide technical input into procurement strategies and ensure specialist packages are procured against agreed scope and budget.
• Review contracts, scopes, value engineering, schedules and trade contracts, supporting commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create and deploy project technical plans, including prefabrication, commissioning and safety.
• Undertake design reviews, checking for compliance, coordination, completeness, embodied carbon and operational energy.
• Prepare and coordinate the delivery of strategies for all project phases, ensuring milestones, interfaces and dependencies are considered.
• Develop and implement commissioning strategies in line with Mace commissioning standards.
• Use digital technologies for productivity assessments and identify key risks.
• Manage project close‑out, ensuring high‑standard delivery of commissioning, as‑built drawings, O&M manuals and client training.
• Recommend continuous improvement and provide lessons learned throughout the project.
• Collaborate toward net zero carbon transition, managing associated carbon emissions and reductions.

• Trade/Technical apprenticeship or Graduate development programme.
• Formal Engineering training (HNC, HND, BTEC or equivalent).
• SMSTS and CSCS card.
• Advanced knowledge of engineering systems, design standards, installation techniques, best practice, prefabrication and system commissioning.
• Proficient knowledge of construction sequencing, dependencies, planning and commissioning activities.
• Commercial management proficiency, including procurement, change control, programme impact, risk mitigation and cost forecasting.
• Comprehensive health, safety and welfare knowledge covering working from height, electrical safety, fire safety, logistics and lifting.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes, system integration (BMS, IST) and full project completion.

• Experience delivering projects of £25m+ MEP value.
• Experience in relevant construction sector.
• Demonstrated track record of successful projects/contributions.
• Proficiency in building services or a specified engineering discipline.
• Strong stakeholder management, presentation and communication skills.
• Innovative, adaptable and collaborative approach.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. We offer flexible, part‑time and hybrid working options where suitable.

We are also open to discussing flexible working options if suitable within the role.

Primary

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Organization:
Mace Construct Limited

Schedule:

Regular

Job Type: Full‑time

Job Posting: 29-Oct-2025