Job Title: MEP Contracts Manager – (High-Volume Residential)
Location: London
Salary: £70,000 – £110,000+ (DOE)
About the Company
We are working with a well-established and rapidly growing MEP contractor entering an exciting phase of restructure and expansion. The business has a strong reputation for delivering large-scale residential developments across London and offers a forward-thinking, collaborative, and down-to-earth working environment.
The Role
This is a senior leadership position with full operational and commercial responsibility for a portfolio of major residential MEP projects.
The role requires an individual from a strong MEP background who is comfortable operating in fast-paced, high-pressure environments and has delivered high-rise, high-volume residential schemes — typically 1,000+ units.
You will work closely with senior leadership while playing a key role in driving performance, improving operations, and supporting the company’s continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
* Oversee multiple live residential MEP projects across London
* Take full commercial and contractual ownership of projects
* Act as the primary client-facing representative
* Lead, manage, and mentor Project Managers and site teams
* Ensure delivery against programme, budget, and quality targets
* Support procurement strategy and subcontractor management
* Drive operational improvements in line with business restructure
* Maintain performance in a high-paced, high-volume delivery environment
Requirements
* Essential: Strong MEP background
* Proven experience as an Operations Manager / Contracts Manager within MEP
* Demonstrable experience delivering large-scale residential developments
* Strong track record on high-rise, high-volume schemes (1,000+ units)
* Experience working with major developers or main contractors
* Strong commercial and contractual awareness
* Confident, client-facing communicator
* Hands-on, proactive leadership style
* Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
Salary & Package
* £70,000 – £110,000+ (flexible for the right candidate)
* Competitive package based on experience
Apply
If you have the MEP expertise and large-scale residential experience to succeed in a high-performing, fast-paced environment, we would be keen to speak with you