Head of Engineering and Project Management

Employment Type: Full-time

Position Overview Our client is seeking an experienced MEP Project Manager to oversee the mechanical, electrical and plumbing delivery of large-scale, ground-up residential developments.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing MEP systems throughout the full construction lifecycle, ideally gained directly with a real estate developer or a recognised large-scale general contractor.

This position requires someone who can coordinate consultants, contractors and internal project teams while maintaining the highest standards of quality, programme control and technical delivery.

Key Responsibilities Manage the MEP delivery of large-scale, ground-up residential developments from design through construction, commissioning and handover.

Review mechanical, electrical and plumbing designs to identify technical, coordination and constructability issues.

Coordinate architects, engineers, consultants, general contractors, subcontractors and internal development teams.

Ensure MEP systems are delivered in line with approved designs, project specifications, budgets and construction schedules.

Lead MEP coordination meetings and maintain clear communication between all project stakeholders.

Monitor site progress and resolve technical or installation issues that could affect quality, cost or programme.

Oversee testing, commissioning, inspections and final handover of all MEP systems.

Support value engineering while protecting the design intent, operational performance and quality of the development.

Track MEP costs, procurement schedules, risks and key project milestones.

Ensure compliance with building codes, safety requirements and applicable technical standards.

Provide clear project updates to senior leadership and escalation material risks where required.

Candidate Requirements Strong ground-up construction experience is essential.

Experience working directly for a real estate developer or recognised large general contractor.

Demonstrable track record of successfully delivering complex residential projects.

Strong technical understanding of mechanical, electrical, plumbing and life-safety systems.

Experience coordinating multiple consultants, contractors and specialist subcontractors.

Strong understanding of design coordination, constructability, commissioning and project handover.

Strong stakeholder-management and communication skills.

High attention to detail with a quality-led approach.

Preferred Background Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or a related discipline.

Experience delivering high-rise, multifamily, luxury residential or master-planned residential developments.

Familiarity with relevant construction-management and project-documentation platforms.

Professional engineering or project-management accreditation would be advantageous.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate will combine strong technical MEP knowledge with practical project-delivery experience. They will be comfortable taking ownership, challenging consultants and contractors where necessary, and working closely with senior stakeholders to deliver complex residential developments to a high standard.

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