Senior MEP Manager

John Sisk & Son have been building excellence as a family-owned international construction company by offering trust, certainty and value to our clients whilst being at the heart of change.

Reporting to the Building Services Director, the Senior MEP Manager is responsible for overseeing the delivery of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems across large or complex projects. The role ensures compliance with company standards, regulatory requirements and client specifications while driving efficiency, quality and sustainability. The Senior MEP Manager provides technical leadership, supports project teams and mentors junior staff to deliver high-quality MEP outcomes.

Project Leadership

• Lead MEP delivery on large or complex projects, ensuring quality, programme and cost objectives are met

• Provide guidance and mentorship to project MEP teams and engineers

• Ensure consistent application of company policies, standards and best practice across projects

Technical Oversight

• Review and approve MEP design, installation and commissioning plans

• Support project teams in resolving technical challenges and complex coordination issues

• Ensure compliance with regulations, client specifications and industry standards

Stakeholder Engagement

• Act as senior point of contact for clients, consultants and subcontractors on MEP matters

• Collaborate with project teams and supply chain partners to improve delivery performance

• Support reporting and communication with the Building Services Director and senior leadership

Governance and Compliance

• Ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, ISO standards and company procedures

• Oversee quality assurance, commissioning and handover of MEP systems

• Support risk management and implement corrective actions where required

Continuous Improvement

• Promote adoption of digital tools, BIM and advanced MEP technologies

• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, sustainability and safety in MEP delivery

• Share lessons learned and best practice across projects and teams

Essential

Skills & Knowledge

• Extensive experience managing MEP delivery on construction projects

• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical, electrical and plumbing systems

• Proven leadership and team management skills with ability to influence across projects

• Strong problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills

Desirable

• Experience delivering Tier 1 contractor projects or complex multi-disciplinary programmes

• Knowledge of low-carbon, energy-efficient and sustainable MEP design