YTL Construction UK
Project Manager (MEP)
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We have an exciting new opportunity for you to join YTL Construction UK and work on one of the largest and most exciting private regeneration projects in the UK, as a MEP Project Manager.
We are currently transforming the historic former Filton Airfield – the birthplace of Concorde and supersonic travel – into a thriving new neighbourhood for Bristol, known as Brabazon.
What you'll do
Reporting into the Senior MEP Manager:
- You will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) services across the lifecycle of the project
- You will be fully involved in feasibility and design through procurement, construction, commissioning and handover to the building operator
- You will have experience of MEP engineering services, project leadership, and managing risk
- You will encourage collaboration and achieve MEP delivery across the projects
Your core roles and responsibilities will include:
MEP Design Process
- Assisting the entire end-to-end MEP design process from RIBA Stage 0 (Strategic Definition) to Stage 3 (Spatial Coordination)
- Assisting and leading the MEP design process from RIBA Stage 4 onwards, to handover
- Reviewing MEP consultant designs to ensure technical accuracy, compliance with UK Building Regulations, CIBSE Standards, BSRIA guidelines, and integration with architectural & structural frameworks
- Overseeing spatial coordination using BIM tools, identifying and resolving clashes through design workshops and technical reviews
- Collaborating with sustainability consultants to integrate low-carbon and energy-efficient systems aligned with BREEAM or other environmental targets
MEP Packages, Subcontractors & Construction
- Assisting in procurement strategies for MEP packages that align with project scope, complexity, and market conditions
- Being the principal point of contact for all MEP matters on projects
- Management of MEP Supervisors and on-site Engineers
- Assisting the tender review, analysis, and selection process for MEP contractors, suppliers, and vendors
- Reviewing, analysing, and assisting with negotiating subcontractor and supplier packages in collaboration with the commercial team
- Managing procurement schedules
- Monitoring subcontractor performance against commercial, program, and technical benchmarks to ensure contract compliance and mitigate risks
- Planning and overseeing all MEP installation activities during the construction phase
- Coordinating on-site activities with main contractors, subcontractors, and specialist trades
- Overseeing functional testing, integrated systems testing (IST), and performance validation of MEP systems
- Coordinating third-party witnessing and independent validation as required
- Ensuring completion and accuracy of O&M manuals, asset registers, training programs, and statutory certification
- Leading the handover process to ensure a seamless transition to facilities management or end-user teams
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What you'll need
- You will have previous experience in project management with a strong working knowledge of MEP systems design and installation
- You will have a proven track record of successfully delivering MEP projects
- You will ensure all MEP systems are designed, integrated, procured, and delivered in accordance with technical standards, UK statutory regulations, client requirements, and programme milestones
- You will have either an HNC, HND, or degree in an equivalent engineering discipline
- Experience delivering multi-million-pound MEP packages
- Experience of BIM/Revit, AutoCAD and Navisworks
- The ability to read and interpret technical drawing packs, specifications, and commissioning schedules
- Familiarity with project planning and reporting tools
- CSCS Card (Mandatory).
What you'll receive
- A combined pension contribution of up to 20%
- Career progression and professional development opportunities
- 25 days' holiday rising to 28 with length of service
- A car allowance
- Performance-related bonus
- The opportunity to sell up to five days of holiday every year
- The opportunity to buy up to ten days of holiday each year (subject to conditions)
- A healthcare package that allows you to claim back healthcare costs
- Life assurance of up to eight times your salary
- The opportunity to lease a new electric car through salary sacrifice (subject to conditions)
- Cashback and discounts from more than 3,000 retailers
- One paid volunteering day each year
- Enhanced family leave and pay arrangements
- Access to an interactive health and wellbeing platform
- Support from trained mental health first aiders
- A £1,000 referral fee if you recommend someone who is successfully recruited by us
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Who we are
YTL UK is part of the international YTL Group based in Kuala Lumpur. The UK companies include:
- Wessex Water – one of the top-performing water and sewerage companies in England and Wales, serving 2.9 million people across the South West
- YTL Developments – a major UK developer currently redeveloping a 350-acre former airfield into an award-winning, exciting mix of houses, apartments, schools, commercial space, restaurants and hotels, to make a truly sustainable new community
- YTL Construction UK – a top 20 UK contractor providing fully integrated services to infrastructure, residential, commercial, industry, energy and environmental sectors
- YTL Live – the development and operation of an entertainment complex that includes a 20,000 capacity arena, conferencing and exhibition space
- Plus a number of other retail, environmental and specialist businesses
Our people tell us that YTL UK is a great place to work, which is why so many of them stay with us!
You will have a unique opportunity to develop and progress your career within such a diverse group.
We are passionate about diversity and inclusion – with that in mind, all applicants are welcome.
We are delighted to have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a Disability Confident Employer.
If you require reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process, please inform a member of our Recruitment team.
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