Senior MEP Service Manager

Margate, Kent
Cobalt Recruitment

Job Title: Senior MEP Services Manager

Location: Margate, Kent (London & South Region)Salary: Circa £85,000 + £5,250 Car Allowance Sector: ConstructionType: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior MEP Services Manager to lead the delivery of complex MEP (Mechanical, Electrical & Public Health) packages across two major Healthcare schemes in East Kent.

Operating from a London & South regional base, this role will play a pivotal part in managing the design, coordination, and on-site delivery of high-value MEP subcontract packages within technically demanding environments.

You will act as the key interface between design teams, subcontractors, and client stakeholders, ensuring installations are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with programme and budget expectations.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Coordination

• Lead and manage MEP subcontract packages throughout preconstruction and delivery phases.
• Oversee coordination of services to ensure integration within overall building design.
• Supervise subcontractors and site teams to maintain programme and quality standards.

Design Management

• Manage off-site design during Stage 1 & 2 tender phases (RIBA Stages 2-3).
• Oversee on-site design and technical delivery at RIBA Stages 4-5.
• Support design management processes to ensure compliance and buildability.

Technical Oversight

• Provide technical leadership across HVAC, electrical, plumbing, fire safety, security, water treatment and high-voltage systems.
• Ensure installation, commissioning and testing meet regulatory and contractual standards.
• Maintain quality benchmarks across all building services packages.

Commercial & Contractual

• Drive cost control processes and ensure MEP packages remain within budget.
• Manage NEC contract obligations effectively.
• Oversee subcontract package values typically exceeding £10m.

Compliance & Safety

• Ensure all works comply with statutory regulations and health & safety standards.
• Maintain adherence to company design and construction procedures.

About You

• 8+ years’ experience within UK construction (main contractor or specialist subcontractor).
• Minimum 5 years managing MEP packages in a project or senior role.
• Proven delivery experience on large-scale Healthcare projects.
• Strong understanding of NEC contracts.
• Excellent leadership, coordination and stakeholder management skills.
• Commercially aware with strong planning and problem-solving ability.