Senior MEP Project Manager
12 days ago
Chorleywood
Senior MEP Project Manager Location: Chorleywood Salary: £80,000 – £100,000 + package Sector: Main Contracting The Role An opportunity for a senior MEP professional to step into a technically led, client-facing position within a main contracting environment. This role is pre-construction focused, working closely with bid teams and senior stakeholders rather than managing day-to-day site operations. You will act as the MEP technical authority, supporting tendering activities, engaging with clients early, and challenging subcontractor proposals to ensure the most efficient, compliant, and value-driven solutions are adopted. Key Responsibilities • Lead the MEP input during pre-construction and tender stages, • Work closely with estimating, commercial, and design teams on live bids, • Engage directly with clients, consultants, and stakeholders during bid development, • Review MEP designs, specifications, and subcontractor proposals, • Challenge subcontractors on methodology, sequencing, and technical approach, • Propose alternative solutions to improve buildability, programme, cost, or performance, • Provide expert guidance on MEP strategy, risk, and value engineering, • Support transition from pre-construction into delivery where required, • Maintain a high standard of technical compliance, quality, and professionalism Requirements • Strong background as a Senior MEP Project Manager within main contracting, • Proven experience working on large-scale commercial or infrastructure schemes, • Solid pre-construction experience including tenders and early client engagement, • Deep technical knowledge across mechanical and electrical systems, • Confident challenging subcontractors and defending technical decisions, • Experience reviewing designs from RIBA Stage 4 onwards, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Ability to operate autonomously as a technical lead