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About the role
Picture yourself at the forefront, leading the charge in delivering 5 MEP headhouses as part of the iconic HS2 project, Britain's futuristic high-speed railway. Working across the Long Itchington Wood (Leamington Spa) & Bromford Tunnels sites (South of Birmingham city centre), shaping the future of transportation here in the UK. You'll be immersed in the buzz of activity, orchestrating seamless integration between MEP, construction, and Rail Interfaces.
Join us as an Site Manager(MEP) in this thrilling adventure where every day presents new challenges and opportunities for growth. If you're ready to unleash your potential and leave a lasting mark on the landscape of modern infrastructure, we want to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
As a Site Manager you will:
Ensure that work/contracts are identified, progressed and fully costed
Identify the key deliverables from the M&E specification
Consider profitability & entitlement for the M&E elements throughout the design and construction process
Liaise closely with the Project Management teams to interview and appoint the right M&E contractors for each specific project
Maintain business relationships with the M&E supply chain and consultants
Manages design process, production of drawings/specification and Operation & Maintenance Manuals
Co-ordinate statutory/utility approvals and the programme of installation
Co-ordinate the Operation & Maintenance information for project handover
Ensure energy targets and BREEAM requirements are met for each specific project
Who we're looking for
You will have the following:
Good understanding of M&E commercial rates across both labour, plant and material
Fully understands the brief of the M&E work required within a project
Keeps up to date with modern methods of construction
Thorough knowledge of M&E installation
Has previous experience of Commissioning M&E systems and handovers
Has an ability to understand and interrogate M&E specifications
Identifies the M&E critical path to ensure the installations meet the construction programme
Why work for us
Day in, day out, our teams deliver some of the UK’s most ambitious, exciting and meaningful projects; developing, building and maintaining the vital infrastructure that supports national economies and strengthens communities.
Why join us?
As if contributing to and supporting work that makes life better for millions wasn’t rewarding enough, we offer a full range of benefits too. You’ll have the freedom to shape the package that’s right for you and your life. Here are some of our key benefits:
- Smart working, giving you more flexibility such as staggered start and finish times, with up to 40% remote working, where roles allow.
- 25 days paid annual leave (pro rata)
- Family friendly policies which include 28 weeks full pay for maternity/adoption leave and four weeks full pay for paternity/partners leave
- Pension, share incentive plan, volunteering leave, recognition schemes and much more…
About us
With a strong track record of delivery, our civils teams connect communities through infrastructure projects in the highways, public realm, rail, flood and coastal defence, and industrial sectors across England and Wales.
Diversity and inclusion
At Balfour Beatty we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential components of any successful, happy workplace. Through our Value Everyone Diversity and Inclusion Strategy and Action Plan, we are growing our diverse workforce and developing our inclusive culture where everyone is able to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of their identity or background. To find out how we are making this a reality, visit
We are a Gold Award holder in the Ministry of Defence 'Employer Recognition Scheme' and actively encourage applications from Armed Forces personnel, veterans and reservists.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to working with people who have disabilities and long-term health conditions to remove barriers for them in obtaining employment. We are also committed to offering applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. For more info, visit:
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