Location
London

Hours
Full Time

Salary
Negotiable

About the Role
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. Within our construct business, we harness a 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: 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.

As the MEP Lead, you will be responsible for driving the construction delivery of MEP services on projects to meet agreed outcomes for time, budget, safety and quality. You will lead a high-quality, time-efficient and profitable delivery, providing leadership and accountability for compliance, governance and assurance, while overseeing the management of teams of construction staff. Acting as a strategic business partner, you will collaborate closely with colleagues and stakeholders.

Your key responsibilities include driving the MEP construction and team, holding full accountability for construction aspects of MEP services and site environment management, programmes, health, safety & wellbeing, quality and commissioning. You will form strong working relationships with clients, consultants, trade contractors and other team leaders, deploying project strategic plans aligned with Mace’s operating framework and priorities such as Prefabrication (C2P), Commissioning and Safety.

You will oversee programme reviews with trade specialists, monitor productivity, identify key issues or blockers, and ensure trade-to-trade coordination using digital technologies to keep projects on schedule. Leading the quality assurance process, you will ensure high installation standards and adherence to agreed processes. You will influence strategic development and execute delivery strategies across all project phases, considering milestones, interfaces, logistics and sequencing.

Implementing commissioning strategies in line with Mace standards, including IST approach, ATPs and Soft Landings, you will lead productivity assessments and risk identification with mitigation planning. You will play a lead role in project close out, ensuring completion elements such as commissioning, as-built drawings and QA/Snagging are delivered to a high standard.

Driving continuous improvement, you will implement systematic performance cycles and share lessons learned. You will work collaboratively towards net zero carbon transition goals, proactively managing associated carbon emissions and reductions during project delivery.

Experience
An advanced knowledge of management processes and techniques to lead and oversee successful project completion. Advanced technical knowledge of building services engineering including installation, testing methods, best practices and prefabrication. Familiarity with other technical trades to ensure collaboration and coordination. Proficient understanding of construction build elements, sequencing and dependencies.

Experience with commercial management to support contract control and package management. Advanced knowledge of planning processes, construction release requirements, critical path, scheduling and commissioning activities. Strong understanding of health, safety and welfare core elements such as working at height, electrical safety, fire safety, logistics and lifting.

Advanced knowledge of quality assurance and commissioning processes for single systems and integration. Proficiency with digital setting out and scanning technologies. Comprehensive understanding of commissioning processes including Cause & Effect, BMS functionality and IST.

Proven ability to structure and set up site teams, define project requirements and manage recruitment. Capable of managing large project teams and multiple concurrent projects.

About you
You are a strategic leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. You are proactive in identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans. You embrace continuous improvement and sustainability goals, including net zero carbon transition. You are collaborative and able to work effectively with diverse teams and disciplines.

You demonstrate integrity, client focus, and a commitment to safety and quality in all aspects of your work.

Qualifications
Relevant bachelor’s degree or vocational equivalent. Accreditation with professional bodies such as CIBSE, IET, IMechE, SoPHE or CIOB is highly desirable.

Mace is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. We are open to discussing part-time, flexible and hybrid working options where suitable.