MEP Project Director

At Mace, our purpose is to redefine the boundaries of ambition. We believe in creating places that are responsible, bringing transformative impact to our people, communities and societies across the globe. To learn more about our purpose, culture, and priorities, visit our . 

Within our construct business, we harness our unique combination of leading-edge practical expertise and project delivery consultancy to unlock the potential in every project. 

Our values shape the way we construct and define the people we want to join us on our journey, they are:

Safety first - Going home safe and well

Client focus - Deliver on our promise

Integrity - Always do the right thing

Create opportunity - For our people to excel

Responsible for the MEP services delivery, health & safety and subcontractor performance and wellbeing, whilst liaising with the client, main contractor and consultants. Capable of leading the project team on large/complex projects.

You’ll be responsible for:

Leads the production of logic linked programmes, preconstruction, construction and commissioning.

Leads the production of PPC & road maps

Input into weekly dependency schedule production to progress works in line with programme.

Drives and records the weekly look ahead plan for resource and progress.

Leads within the weekly programme co-ordination/look ahead meeting with detailed understanding of dependencies, problems posed and available resolutions.

Management and sequencing of supply chain and internal resource in line with programme requirements.

Production and implementation of the project health & safety strategies.

Co-ordinates the auditing of installation works to ensure compliance with Mace processes.

Co-ordinates the auditing of installation works to ensure compliance with project strategies/plans.

Co-ordinates and leads the management sub-subcontractor health and safety documentation ensuring validity.

Co-ordinates the management of the auditing of supply chain works onsite in line with approved RAMS.

Produces the weekend working/early & late working schedule.

Leads the management of the mechanical and electrical safe system of works.

Production of EHS inspections & reporting on YJ.

Leads and coordinates the attendance throughout morning safe start process each day.

Leads Mace MEP health & safety meetings.

Lead in the production of project prelims and resource requirements.

Lead in the production of project procurement strategy.

Co-ordinates the review of production of sub-sub-contractor tender information i.e. scope of works, interfaces schedules, pricing schedules, demarcations.

Co-ordinates the management of procurement of sub-subcontractor packages in line with business and project strategies/plans.

Management of project commercials via a profit and loss reporting including lead attendance at project and commercial reporting meeting.

Co-ordinates the management of sub-subcontractor’s package risk register.

Co-ordinates the management of sub-subcontractors’ weekly dependency schedule production to progress works in line with programme.

Co-ordinates the management of sub-subcontractor’s monthly progress meeting.

Co-ordinates the management and monitoring recording and challenging of weekly look ahead plan for resource and progress.

Authorisation of detailed site instruction via descriptions, sketches, site photos for incorporation by the commercial team.

Co-ordinates the monitoring and auditing of installation works to ensure compliance with project strategies.

Co-ordinates the management monitoring and auditing of MEP installation works to ensure compliance with construction status drawings i.e. line and level throughout the installation duration, spot checks to be undertaken.

Co-ordinates the management monitoring and auditing of construction installation works to ensure compliance with MEP requirements, i.e. builds work holes, riser opening dimensions.

Production of the commissioning strategy, management of close out items for package.

Co-ordinates the management and close out of comissionability reports.

Co-ordinates the management of sub-sub-contractor packages throughout the commissioning until single system completion and integrated systems testing.

Lead attendance at commissioning meetings with detailed knowledge of programme, issues and resolutions.

Coordination of the production of detailed engineering reviews at preconstruction ensuring the design is aligned throughout the drawings, specifications, schedules for package.

Coordination of the Input into design review and management of close out items for package.

Implementation of value engineering.

Coordination of the management of design for sub-sub-contract packages in compliance with the employers’ requirements, project strategies, regulations and best practice. Including production of technical submissions, and construction drawings.

You’ll need to have:

Detailed knowledge of a skills bias (mechanical or electrical) including installation techniques, best practice and single system and integrated critical path commissioning requirements.

Detailed knowledge of a skills non-bias (mechanical or electrical) including installation techniques, best practice and integrated critical path commissioning requirements

Detailed knowledge of construction builds elements, including sequencing and dependencies.

The employee takes responsibility for their actions, leads by example and acts in an ethical, legal and responsible way. 

Is self-aware and makes the most of their talent, skills and resourcefulness.

Efficiently manages resources and tasks whilst collaborating internally and with external stakeholders. 

Take ownership when resolving problems, identifying, solving challenges.

Adapts and reacts well to changing priorities, delivers results and exceeds client satisfaction in addition to acting inclusively by treating people with respect in a fair and consistent manner.

Leads others giving clear direction, provides coaching, support others to help them reach their potential. 

Able to persuade and influence other towards a desired course of action.

Offers a better perspective, exploring innovative approaches in pursuit of a better way, utilising new technology and helping other to adapt.

Presents clearly and communicates in a confident manner with their audience in mind.

Leads leaders, understands how the business operates and proactively searches for opportunities.

CSCS management card

SMSTS

Completion of either a trade or technical apprenticeship within the building services bias achieving either an BTECH Level 3/HNC and NVQ or equivalent.

Experience of managing and leading project teams on large/complex projects.

You’ll also have:

Internal / external management development courses.

Engineering based bachelor of science/bachelor of engineering degree.

Professional instituted membership i.e. CIBSE

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes interest from a diverse range of candidates. Even if you feel you do not fulfil all of the criteria, please apply as you may still be the best candidate for this role or another role within our organisation. 

We are also open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options if suitable within the role.

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