Group Metropolitan
MEP Lead (Datacentres)
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Group Metropolitan
Group Metropolitan was founded in 1985 as an electrical contractor carrying out small moves and changes projects for a select few clients. Over the past 35 years, we have grown into a turnkey Principal Contractor offering in-house tradespeople, with a projected turnover of £80M. This has been achieved by working collaboratively with our clients to understand their needs and become an extension of their business,’ expanding our service offerings and geography to meet the expectations required. Whilst the business has seen organic growth over the years, our core values of Safety, Quality, Integrity and People, remain the same.
About The Role
The MEP Lead is responsible and accountable for the safe, commercially successful, and timely delivery of assigned projects from estimating handover through to final completion and client sign-off.
The role manages the project lifecycle including design management, procurement strategy, programme delivery, commercial performance, stakeholder engagement, and project governance.
The MEP Lead will lead the project team including Assistant Project Managers, Site Managers, subcontractors, and the wider supply chain to ensure alignment with company standards, contractual obligations, and client expectations.
Type of contract: Permanent
Department: Projects
Hours: 7am - 4pm
Location: Site Based.
Salary: DOE
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Job Duties
- Lead overall project delivery in line with programme milestones.
- Monitor site progress, quality and productivity through regular site engagement.
- Chair project progress meetings with clients, consultants and subcontractors.
- Coordinate the project team to ensure efficient delivery of construction activities.
- Manage commissioning activities and ensure all testing and verification is completed.
- Develop and maintain procurement schedule aligned with programme milestones.
- Lead procurement of subcontractor packages and major equipment.
- Review and approve subcontractor and supplier quotations.
- Negotiate commercial terms to achieve best value procurement.
- Support QS with valuations, cost reporting and forecasting.
- Lead variation identification, justification and submission to the client.
- Monitor project cost performance and labour allocation.
- Protect project margin and manage commercial risk.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and reporting systems.
- Manage practical completion and client sign-off process.
- Manage subcontractor performance and supply chain relationships.
- Support business development activities including client engagement and tender support.
- Lead estimating handover meetings and review all tender information.
- Obtain detailed understanding of project scope, specifications, ERs and commercial allowances.
- Manage the RFI process and design clarifications.
- Coordinate with the design team to ensure all design deliverables align with programme requirements.
- Review technical submittals and manage approval process with the client team.
- Ensure all pre-construction documentation is completed prior to site commencement.
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Requirements
- Experience delivering complex construction or engineering projects.
- Electrical relevant qualifications.
- Mechanical knowledge desirable.
- SMSTS.
- CSCS Managers Card.
- NVQ Level 6 Construction Site Management or equivalent.
Job Benefits
- Following 12 months of continuous employment, you are entitled to become a beneficiary of the Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme.
- Private Healthcare.
- Private Dental Insurance.
- Life Insurance.
- Pension Scheme.
- Length of Service reward scheme.
- Tradepoint discount scheme.
- Private Financial Advice.
- Project Performance Bonus
Group Metropolitan is an equal opportunities employer committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace. We value dedication, innovation, and teamwork, and we strive to provide an environment where all employees can thrive.
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