MEP Project Manager

4723998
  • Job type

    Temporary
  • Location

    Gatwick
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Building Services
  • Industry

    Construction
  • Pay

    £400 - £450
  • Closing date

    17 Sep 2025

MEP Project Manager, Gatwick Airport, Initial 4 month contract, Limited company

A main contractor at Gatwick Airport is looking a MEP Project Manager to help with their Early Contractor Involvement (ECI).

They are seeking an experienced Project Manager – MEP to lead the Mechanical, Electrical, and Public Health (MEP) elements of a complex structural refurbishment project at Gatwick Airport. This role is critical during the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) phase and will continue into the main construction phase, subject to contract award.
The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing the MEP interface within a highly regulated and operational airside environment, ensuring seamless integration with structural and architectural elements.

Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate all MEP-related activities during the ECI phase.
- Collaborate closely with design teams, consultants, and stakeholders to develop and refine MEP strategies.
- Ensure MEP designs are fully integrated with structural refurbishment plans.
- Manage risk, programme, and cost elements related to MEP systems.
- Oversee procurement strategies and contribute to contractor selection.
- Ensure compliance with airport regulations, safety standards, and airside operational protocols.
- Prepare for transition into the main construction phase, including programme development and resource planning.

Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering MEP packages on complex infrastructure projects.
- Strong understanding of MEP systems integration within refurbishment environments.
- Experience working in aviation/airside environments is highly preferred.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and manage interfaces across design and construction.
- Familiarity with ECI processes and collaborative contracting models.

Desirable:
- Experience with airport authority engagement and permitting processes.
- Knowledge of sustainability and energy efficiency standards in MEP design.



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