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The Company
A multi award-winning Main Contractor specialising in delivering high-quality construction projects through a number of regional offices across the UK. Priding themselves on building long-term relationships, the company has acquired partnerships with some of the leading brands and businesses. The firm are on a journey of rapid and sustained growth and are currently delivering projects ranging from £10m-£50m on average.
Projects are predominantly delivered on a new-build, refurbishment, or fit-out basis in the following sectors: commercial, pharmaceutical, industrial & retail.
The role
The role revolves around the M&E management of a given project. Predominantly focussing on the live delivery aspect however you may also be tasked with working alongside the pre-construction team. Typical responsibilities will include:

  • Management of building services engineering design and installation process, minimising any risks to the project and to the company.
  • Take ownership for MEP delivery on significant projects.
  • To provide guidance in the production of the project programmes.
  • To contribute to project reports and attend Project Meetings where appropriate.
  • To attend, and chair where appropriate, meetings with the Client, the designers, specialist contractors and the wider project team.
  • To pro-actively monitor Health & safety processes.
  • To provide engineering services content to proposal team for inclusion in tender proposals.
  • Check ongoing installation for compliance with contract requirements (specification, drawings etc.) & advise the project or divisional team.
  • Assist/advise on all technical issues e.g., procurement, contracts, final accounts and dispute resolution, relationship issues, reporting, quality, methods, philosophy, and culture etc.
  • Vet and propose contractors and specialist contractors, systems, and manufacturers for projects.
    Benefits
    Car or car allowance is included in their benefits package as well as a competitive pension contribution and private healthcare. Aside from the tangible rewards, you will get the chance to work for a well-known family-owned Main Contractor that ensure that they put their employees at the heart of everything that they do

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