M&E Manager

  • O'Neill & Brennan
  • 19/02/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

MEP Manager - Main Contractor - Surrey Salary: £55 - £85,000

O'Neill and Brennan are partnered with a leading Main Contractor who are seeking an experienced MEP Manager to support the delivery of a large-scale residential scheme in London.

Role Overview
  • Title: MEP Manager
  • Project: Large-Scale Residential Scheme
  • Location: Surrey (Site Based)
  • Salary: £55 - £85,000
  • Start: ASAP (can wait for the right candidates notice period
  • Type: Permanent
  • Working Hours: 8am - 6pm
Responsibilities
  • Oversee day-to-day management of all Mechanical & Electrical packages on site
  • Report directly to the Project Manager and coordinate with site, design and commercial teams
  • Manage MEP works from Stage 3 design through to completion
  • Chair MEP progress meetings and lead coordination between subcontractors
  • Review and sign off technical submittals and scopes of works
  • Manage testing & commissioning process through to Practical Completion
  • Ensure QA inspections are carried out at 1st, mid and 2nd fix stages
  • Coordinate permanent utilities from design through to installation and metering
  • Review RAMS and ensure compliance with H&S requirements
  • Liaise with Building Control, Warranty Providers and Clerk of Works
  • Monitor programme milestones and challenge subcontractors to ensure delivery
  • Maintain site records, including diary entries and QA documentation
Requirements
  • Proven experience delivering M&E packages on large-scale residential schemes (£10m+ / 200+ units)
  • Previous experience in an MEP Manager position with a main contractor
  • SMSTS qualified with relevant CSCS card
  • Strong knowledge of building services regulations and commissioning processes
  • Experience managing subcontractors and interrogating programmes
  • Commercially aware with the ability to challenge the supply chain
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and Procore
  • Confident communicator with strong leadership ability
Package
  • Competitive salary (DOE)
  • 23 days annual leave plus public holidays
  • 5% employer matched pension contribution
  • Group life insurance
  • Income protection
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Bereavement cover

If you're an experienced MEP Manager with experience on residential projects, please contact Ned Scott-Mends on , or send your CV via email to

O'Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation