General Building jobs in Overton

Skills for MEP Manager

• Strong communication and people skills.
• Good time management and ability to work to strict deadlines.
• A strong eye for detail and ability to read and accurately interpret construction drawings.
• Ability to operate in a process-driven environment with a focus on outcomes.
• Ability to manage change and rapidly re-plan to mitigate any potential delays changes may introduce.
• Familiarity with the construction planning (programming) process and the ability to interpret a programme and measure progress on site against this.

How we reward you

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• Supportive work environment fostering growth and learning.
• Recognition for achievements and contributions.
• Inclusive company culture promoting collaboration and teamwork.

Main Responsibilities of an MEP Manager

• Review the issued design information for completeness and clarity. Raise RFIs where required to ensure that the MEP sub-contractors are provided with timely and accurate information to allow installation to progress in line with the agreed programme.
• Review tender packages in conjunction with the appropriate project QS to ensure that there are no scope gaps and that tenderers have correctly interpreted the drawings and specifications and made the correct allowances. Review schedules of rates and plant and material costs in conjunction with the QS team.
• Arrange and chair regular sub-contractor progress meetings for each of the five sub-projects comprising the overall project. Prepare and circulate notes with clearly identified and timebound action points.
• Arrange and chair regular design review meetings for each of the five sub-projects. These should include relevant members of the professional team, principally the MEP designers, BCA, as well as the RWA project manager. Prepare and circulate notes and timebound action points.
• Work closely with the project and site management team for each area to develop short-term look-ahead programmes and identify areas where there is risk of slippage. Work with the MEP sub-contractors to develop and implement effective mitigation measures to make sure programme is maintained.
  
• Assist the QS team with the assessment of progress on site to enable them to develop accurate monthly valuations of the MEP elements.
  
• Liaise with the RWA Quality Manager and cooperate to meet the general requirements of the project quality plan.
• Check the installation against the current construction issue drawings. Ensure that only the current revision of drawings are being used by installation teams on site.

Who are RW Armstrong:

You will be joining a highly experienced and close-knit team to complete large scale projects of high value and complexity, from contemporary new builds to period refurbishments. No two of our projects are the same and you will be given the opportunity for continual challenge and growth. Your role will be onsite, as required by the project team. With our company expanding, there is plenty of scope for career growth

Requirements for MEP Manager:

• Right to Work in the UK
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Prior experience working on the refurbishment of a listed building.
• Prior experience of working delivering a super prime residential project.
• Act in a manner befitting the image of the company.
• Be confident in dealing at a senior level with sub-contractor management teams.
• Maintain a professional manner in communication and presentation.
• Be able to de-escalate and negotiate where there are inevitable differences of opinion in relation to matters of progress, quality, costs etc. Always achieve the best outcome for RWA and our client in such negotiations.

Next steps:

• Submit your application online.
• Our recruitment team will review your application and reach out to schedule an interview.
• Successful candidates will be invited for a second stage interview.
• Upon selection, you will receive a formal offer outlining the details of your employment.
• Attend your first day induction and begin your future with RW Armstrong.

Recruitment Agencies

We do not accept speculative/unsolicited Cvs from recruitment agencies. We will only engage with agencies where we have a formal, written agreement. If unsolicited CVs or proposals are submitted through any means other than our designated recruitment portal, we reserve the right to contact the candidate directly

This role requires having a Right to Work in the UK, RW Armstrong is unable to provide UK Visa Sponsorship.