The Client:
Our client is a leading London-based, privately owned building services contractor specialising in Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) design and installation for large-scale residential and commercial projects. Established in 2003, they have a skilled team of over 200 professionals delivering comprehensive services including mechanical and electrical installations, design, BIM-integrated prefabrication, facilities management, and aftercare. Their portfolio features prestigious residential developments for tier 1 contractors and developers, demonstrating expertise in high-spec MEP shell & core and fit-out works.

The Role 

Our Client have been appointed to deliver the MEP Shell & Core and Cat A fitout for a new 22 Storey Office Building located in Southwark. The successful candidate will be a key member of the MEP project team.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage and co-ordinate the Mechanical division of the Office Block from conception through to delivery.
• To complete accurate bulk material take off for all mechanical infrastructure systems, Drainage, LTHW, CHW, BCWS, Grey Water, Sanitarywear etc.
• Assist with the management of material onsite ensuring supply is ahead of production.
• Manage and oversee the on-site construction team, including Mechanical and external Contractors.
• Ensure Sub-contractors work to the programme, construction sequence and efficient deployment when pro-actively allocating work
• Implementing Cilantro’s Mechanical Safe Systems of Work procedure
• Ensure the highest consideration is given when complying with current regulations and specific client requirements
• Reporting of all Health and Safety issues and manage the issue and upkeep of PPE to the team
• Proactively demonstrating Health and Safety Leadership and monitoring on site;
• ensuring the safety standards are understood, implemented and maintained by all team members and Contractors
• Carrying out detailed Quality Assurance inspections of installations in accordance with QA procedure
• Manage and oversee the Mechanical pre-commissioning and commissioning including the flushing, testing and chlorination of the systems
• Implement and monitor the project to ensure it is engineered to the highest standard
• Take ownership of Mechanical issues and liaise with the Client and Design consultants to obtain closure and clarifications where necessary
• Provide weekly updates to the Contracts Manager and Projects Manager
• Review of ongoing works and highlight potential defects or risks
• Complete accurate project materials take off as allocated by the project procurement process
• Compile project and task specific RAMS and ensure they are updated in line with the project progress
• Ensure installations are in accordance with drawing specifications

Skills and experience required:

• Has previous experience working on commercial buildings in a similar role
• An industry relevant City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3 or above
• Experience working on commercial projects
• Ability to influence and drive positive attitudes and behaviours with regards to site Health and Safety
• Experience dealing with MEP Sub-contractors
• Essential knowledge of relevant Health and Safety requirements and Mechanical Safe Systems of Work
• Experience of managing staff and 3rd parties essential
• Will need to be able to understand building services including design principles,
• method statements, inspection test plans, risk assessments, commissioning, and handover requirements

Rate and Hours

• Rate: £33-£36 p/h Experience Depending
• Start: July 2025
• Working hours: 7:30am-5pm Monday-Thursday and 7:30am-4pm on Friday.
• CIS registered – No LTD companies