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Senior MEP Manager

Leeds

Full Time

BH-7300

Construction

02-Apr-2026

V7 Recruitment is seeking a Senior MEP Manager to lead the delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) systems on a large complex project in Leeds. This is a strategic leadership position combining technical expertise with project oversight, ensuring MEP systems are safely designed, installed, commissioned, and handed over to meet quality, sustainability, and client requirements.

What’s on Offer
  • Opportunity to manage high-profile, large-scale construction projects.
  • Leadership of multidisciplinary teams with responsibility for technical, commercial, and operational outcomes.
  • Competitive compensation package with career development opportunities.
  • Exposure to innovative systems, sustainability initiatives, and emerging construction technologies.
Ideal Candidate
  • Proven experience managing large-scale, complex MEP projects.
  • Strong understanding of the MEP supply chain and market dynamics.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate teams to deliver safe, high-quality, cost-effective outcomes.
  • Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.
  • Technical expertise across the full project lifecycle: estimating, pre-construction, installation, commissioning, and handover.
  • Commercial and contractual awareness.
  • Commitment to health, safety, quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement.
Qualifications / Desirable Attributes:

  • Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering (or related technical discipline).
  • Membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., CIBSE, CIOB, Engineers Ireland, or equivalent).
  • Health & Safety management training (e.g., IOSH).
  • Experience with project planning and management.
  • Specialist training in live energies / arc flash or equivalent.
  • Advanced qualifications (higher diploma or master’s degree) and chartered status are advantageous.
  • Familiarity with BIM, digital construction, or emerging technologies is desirable.
Key Responsibilities
  • Provide leadership, technical guidance, and direction for the delivery of MEP systems.
  • Oversee all aspects of project delivery, from pre-construction through commissioning and handover.
  • Manage tendering, procurement, and award of MEP packages in line with business and contractual requirements.
  • Ensure seamless integration of MEP works into overall project programmes.
  • Coordinate with utility providers and key stakeholders to meet interface requirements.
  • Review, approve, and manage coordinated drawings and builder’s work requirements.
  • Track equipment and plant through procurement, delivery, installation, and testing.
  • Identify and mitigate programme, contractual, and commercial risks proactively.
  • Ensure compliance with quality management systems, inspections, snagging, and progressive sign-off of installations.
  • Oversee the safe management of live energy systems in accordance with statutory and company standards.
  • Develop and implement inspection, testing, commissioning, and handover plans.
  • Mentor and develop junior team members, fostering knowledge sharing and learning.
  • Promote strong client, consultant, and supply chain relationships.
  • Ensure preparation of safety files and support soft landings processes.



V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.
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