Construction Manager

Construction Manager - Mechanical

London

Permanent

Role

NG Bailey are looking for a Construction Manager with a Mechanical bias who will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and oversight of all mechanical works during the construction phase of this London based project.

This role will report into a Senior Project Engineer and will ensure installation aligns with project specifications, industry regulations, health & safety standards, and key milestone targets.

Responsibilities

• Manage on-site delivery of public health systems, including above-ground and below-ground drainage, water services, and specialist waste systems.
• Coordinate with MEP contractors, design consultants, and other trades to ensure efficient integration of services.
• Review and approve method statements, risk assessments, and ITPs specific to public health works.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, British Standards, CIBSE guidelines, and project-specific requirements.
• Monitor quality, safety, and progress on-site; report variances and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct site inspections and audits to verify installation quality and adherence to design.
• Liaise with the design team and client representatives to manage design changes and technical queries (RFI process).
• Ensure timely procurement and delivery of materials and equipment required for public health systems.
• Support commissioning activities and handover documentation related to public health services.
• Maintain accurate records, including daily logs, progress reports, and QA documentation.

What we're looking for in this role

Someone with proven experience managing mechanical packages on large-scale commercial or healthcare construction projects, with a HNC/HND or degree in Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, or similar.

• In-depth knowledge of UK Building Regulations, WRAS, Water Supply Regulations, and drainage standards.
• Strong understanding of coordination with other MEP and structural systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors and multi-disciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organisational, and reporting skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold Card)

Desirable:

• Experience on high-tech/laboratory, life sciences, or healthcare projects.
• Familiarity with BIM workflows and digital construction tools (Navisworks, Fieldview, Viewpoint, etc.).

Benefits

• 25 days holiday
• day per annum, plus bank holidays
• Pension with leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution
• Private healthcare
• Free 24/7 365 Employee assistance program to support mental health and wellbeing (including counselling sessions and legal advice)
• Discounts
• Personal development programme
• Flexible Benefits
• Car/Car allowance

Next Steps:

As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation.

We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.

About Us:

We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training.

Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies.

Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.