Description
St George, a division of Berkeley Group is committed to creating exciting, enduring places where people love to live, work and relax communities where homes are filled with natural light, adaptable in design, and crafted to the highest standards. St George developments are shaped by thoughtful placemaking, with inviting public spaces that promote well-being, encourage social connection, and foster a true sense of belonging.
The portfolio includes transformative schemes such as London Dock, Camden Goods Yard, Wandsworth Mills, The Green Quarter, Silkstream, and Grand Union. These high-profile regeneration projects exemplify our approach to revitalising strategic brownfield sites into vibrant, mixed-use neighbourhoods, seamlessly integrating homes with retail, leisure, and cultural amenities, all set within richly landscaped environments. From riverside communities to innovation-led lifestyle hubs, St George is helping to shape some of London’s most ambitious urban destinations, driving economic growth, enhancing connectivity, and delivering sustainable long-term value for residents, investors, and the capital as a whole.
The role
To ensure management of the M&E installations on site to meet the programmed ORPC and working programme dates are achieved for individual plots and the block as a whole. It is the Senior M&E Managers role to provide specific and detailed knowledge of specialist installations on all stages of the project, from design and planning, through to construction, commissioning and handover.
Performance to Programme
* The Senior M&E Manager will ensure that systems are installed correctly, to a high standard, and are fully compliant with all British Standards and regulations.
* Be able to provide specialist advice to the other members of the production team when necessary.
* To manage the M&E contractors and subcontractors, report daily on the performance and labour levels of them and identify any shortfalls or lack of labour.
* Identify as early as possible any lack of information and achieve resolution.
* The M&E Manager will have a clear understanding of the construction process and the sequencing of all trades.
Quality Control
* To ensure that all works are constructed to the highest standard of quality and to St George requirements. The job holder will need to pay attention to detail and assess the quality of work at all stages of construction to ensure that all contractors and suppliers are capable of achieving the required specified/standards.
* Ensure that all works are inspected as works proceed and record them using specific St George quality stage checklists which will be recorded on Fieldview and remedial notices issued where necessary.
* Attend any training sessions for staff on site.
* Make yourself aware of all relevant product information, building regulations and changes in specific M&E installations to ensure all installations are compliant with these.
* To ensure that the M&E installation co-ordinates effectively with the rest of the building and is installed in a manner that has no adverse effect on any other part.
Trade Experience:
* Mechanical – Knowledge of residential mechanical services including SVP’s, RWP’s, Hot and Cold water systems, Mechanical ventilation including heat recovery systems, Air conditioning and VRF systems, gas installations, district heating and communal boiler houses etc.
Electrical – Knowledge of residential electrical systems including HV substations, LV distribution systems, building earthing and containment, rising and sub main installations, apartment wiring installations, IRS systems, door entry systems, AV and home automation etc.
Drywall – Due to the high level of interaction with the drywall system it is important that the job holder have a good working understanding of this and the effects of the M&E installation.
Health and Safety
* To ensure that all building operations are carried out in a safe manner and in accordance with all relevant regulations.
* Ensure contractors provide Risk Assessments and carry out checks to ensure they are being complied with on site.
* To provide specialist M&E knowledge and advice to the Health and Safety team.
Due to the increased risks with M&E services the job holder may be a specific duty holder on site relevant to these.
* To look for and manage specific M&E Health and Safety risks on site that may not be seen by untrained persons.
Site Presentations
* To ensure the site presentation is maintained to St George standards in order to maximise sales potential.
* Ensure site presentation and appearance, areas/dates are achieved.
* Ensure that you inspect the site daily and remedy matters within an agreed timescale.
Experience required
* Demonstrated experience managing Technical processes and procedures.
* Good working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including design, coordination and installation.
* Experience coordinating, managing and providing technical guidance and support to developments and associated non-residential projects.
* Knowledge of contract management.
* Knowledge of utility companies, procedures, licence and legislative framework.
* Strong knowledge of Temporary services management on live construction sites.
* Familiarity with water and electrical management plans.
Required Certifications:
* CSCS Card.
* SMSTS.
Why join us?
* 25 days annual leave, increasing with service to 33 days.
* Health and wellbeing benefits including Private Medical Insurance.
* Lifestyle benefits including access to an online discount platform.
* Berkeley Foundation volunteer day.
* Private pension plan.
* Group life assurance.
The standard default full-time working hours in the office are 8am-5pm with core working hours 9am-4pm.
Internal applicants:
If you’re an internal applicant, please ensure you’ve informed your line manager of your intention to apply for this position.
Berkeley Group builds homes and neighbourhoods across London, Birmingham and the South of England. We revive underused land, creating welcoming, sustainable and nature-rich places where communities thrive and where people of all ages and backgrounds enjoy a great quality of life.
We specialise in long-term brownfield regeneration, focusing on challenging and complex sites that are beyond the scope of conventional homebuilders. We are highly collaborative, working with councils and communities to create a shared vision and to unlock a mix of social, environmental, economic and commercial value that benefits all of our stakeholders.
Our passion for quality and design underpins everything we do. All Berkeley homes are created with care, expertise and relentless attention to detail.
We have a diverse workforce and culture rooted in attention to detail, effective communication, a sense of fun and a huge feeling of ownership and pride. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer satisfaction, we have become synonymous with exceptional design and meticulous attention to detail.