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Mace .This role is for our in-house Mechanical and Electrical subcontractor, leading a multi-million pound project in Central London. Our values guide how we work: Safety first, Client focus, Integrity, and Create opportunity for our people to excel.Mace is committed to advancing towards net zero carbon and delivering projects that meet time, budget, safety and quality requirements.We are open to discussing part-time, flexible, and hybrid working options where suitable within the role. If you feel you don’t meet every criterion, you may still be the right candidate for this role or another position within our organisation.Responsibilities

Accountable for the delivery of MEP services on projects to the agreed outcomes for time, budget, safety and quality requirements.Drive the delivery of high-quality, time-efficient and profitable delivery; provide leadership and accountability for compliance, governance, assurance, and management of teams of technical and construction staff; build and maintain relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.Lead the MEP team on the project with clear direction, guidance, and adherence to Mace standards.Ensure successful delivery of MEP services including programme management, health, safety and wellbeing, quality and commissioning of the project.Partner with clients, consultants, trade contractors and other team leaders to form strong working relationships.Support tendering processes and provide technical and commercial support to bid teams; identify and agree internal and external resource needs.Contribute to procurement strategies; ensure specialist packages are procured within scope and budget.Review contracts and scope; assist in budgets, value engineering, schedules and trade contracts; support commercial teams throughout the project lifecycle.Contribute to project strategic plans (e.g., prefabrication, commissioning and safety) within the Mace operating framework.Direct design reviews for compliance, coordination, and completeness, including embodied carbon and operational energy considerations aligned to RIBA/BSRIA frameworks.Develop and implement commissioning strategies aligned with Mace standards, IST approach, ATPs and soft landings.Use digital tools to monitor progress, identify risks and trends, and drive project close-out (including commissioning, as-built drawings, OandM manuals, and client training).Identify risks and develop mitigation plans; drive continuous improvement and share lessons learned.Manage and influence key senior stakeholders (up to C-suite); supervise large teams and foster a continuous improvement culture.Provide performance management, technical development and coaching; collaborate toward net zero carbon goals and manage associated emissions reductions.Qualifications and Requirements

Trade/technical apprenticeship or graduate development program; formal engineering training (HNC/HND, BTEC or equivalent).SMSTS and CSCS cards.Advanced knowledge of engineering systems, design standards, installation techniques, prefabrication, commissioning requirements; ability to manage the project team from tender through completion.Advanced knowledge of construction sequencing, planning, and dependencies; able to coordinate with other work packages.Advanced knowledge of commercial management, procurement processes, change control, programme impact, risk and forecasting.Advanced knowledge of health, safety and welfare elements such as working from height, electrical safety, fire safety, logistics and lifting.Advanced knowledge of quality assurance, system commissioning and integration (including BMS/IST) to achieve full project completion on schedule.Additional Skills

Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills; clear and confident communication tailored to the audience.Analytical, data-driven, and collaborative; open to new ways of working.Experience delivering projects with MEP value > £25m; relevant construction sector experience; proven track record of successful projects.Proficiency in building services or a specified engineering discipline.We are an inclusive employer and welcome diverse candidates. If you do not meet all criteria, you may still be a strong candidate for this role or another role within Mace.Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Mace.

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