Howells Recruitment
M&E Services Manager
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M&E Services Manager
Cardiff
Up to 80k depending on experience + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent Benefits
Full-Time, Permanent position
We are working in partnership with a leading UK construction business to recruit an experienced M&E Services Manager to join their team in Cardiff.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful delivery of major construction projects, leading and coordinating the Mechanical and Electrical process from project inception through to completion. Working across both pre-construction and live project delivery, you will provide technical expertise, commercial awareness and leadership to ensure high-quality building services solutions are delivered for clients and stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
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Reporting to the Head of Building Services, you will work closely with pre-construction, design and operational teams, as well as specialist supply chain partners, reviewing designs, identifying value engineering opportunities and ensuring projects are delivered in line with programme, budget and quality expectations.
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Manage the technical, commercial and qualitative appraisal of M&E tenders.
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Review and assess building services designs for compliance with project requirements, regulations and industry standards.
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Undertake design gap analysis and identify practical, cost-effective engineering solutions.
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Work collaboratively with estimating, design and delivery teams throughout the project lifecycle.
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Develop and maintain strong relationships with M&E subcontractors and supply chain partners.
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Coordinate MEP design activities to ensure fully integrated building services solutions.
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Attend tender interviews, adjudications, launch meetings and project reviews.
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Carry out site visits during construction to monitor progress and technical compliance.
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Support operational teams in the delivery and installation of M&E packages.
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Lead and oversee commissioning activities, witnessing testing and sign-off of completed systems.
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Ensure a customer-focused approach is maintained throughout project delivery.
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What we're looking for:
- Strong understanding of M&E systems, building services legislation and industry standards.
- Experience working within a main contractor, specialist contractor or consultancy environment.
- Ability to review technical documentation and develop effective project delivery strategies.
- Proven ability to manage quality, programme and cost objectives.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong commercial awareness and problem-solving capability.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Minimum Level 4 qualification (HNC, NVQ4 or equivalent) in a relevant discipline.
- Appropriate CSCS Card and Full UK Driving Licence
- Degree qualified in Building Services, Engineering or a related discipline.
- Working towards or holding professional membership such as MCIOB, MCIBSE or MIET.
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Our client offers a highly competitive salary and benefits package, including bonus, car allowance, enhanced pension, private medical cover, life assurance and flexible working opportunities.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and highly respected construction business with an excellent reputation for delivering award-winning projects across multiple sectors.
For your chance to secure this role, please apply online now or contact Meg on 07984 974707 for more information!
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