MEP Manager

Building a sustainable tomorrow

We are seeking a Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (MEP) Manager to join the BAM team on the Fanellan HVDC Project.

You will be an integral member of the site team throughout the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI), initial works, pre-construction phase, and project delivery. Reporting to BAM’s Design and Engineering Manager or Construction Manager. You will coordinate with designers and subcontractors to ensure a robust engineering solution that meets the client’s requirements.

Making Possible

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review and coordinate MEP designs with subcontractors.
• Coordinate designs across disciplines including structural, architectural, and specialist systems.
• Ensure designs comply with specifications and identify potential scope gaps or risks.
• Prepare and coordinate engineering documents such as shop drawings, method statements, material submittals, and Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs). All documentation must be shared in accordance with BIM Level 2 standards as outlined in the project BIM Execution Plan.
• Obtain internal and external document approvals.
• Coordinate MEP subcontractors during on-site installation.
• Ensure materials are fabricated to the agreed standards and quality.
• Oversee installation activities to ensure compliance with approved plans and BAM safety standards.
• Ensure testing and commissioning plans are developed and followed.
• Manage Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT) and Site Acceptance Testing (SAT) at appropriate stages.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date ‘as-built’ documentation.
• Produce Technical Queries (TQs) as required.
• Represent BAM in meetings with BAS, MEP suppliers, and subcontractors.
• Expedite procurement and manufacturing processes, and report on progress.
• Lead and attend site coordination meetings; plan and schedule installation activities.
• Record changes and instructions.
• Support the Commissioning Manager with building services systems.
• Assist the Quality Team with completion of ITPs.

Your team

• BAM operates a flexible working policy
• You will be required to work out of our area offices initially, which are located in Inverness and Kilsyth, Scotland, before going on-site for project delivery.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• A wide range of family-friendly policies
• Company car/car allowance/travel allowance
• 8 % matched pension contributions
• Private healthcare
• Life assurance
• 26 days holiday
• 2 wellbeing days
• 1 volunteering day
• Personal and professional development

What do you bring to the role?

• A degree or technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.
• Membership of IMechE, IET, or CIBSE—or the qualifications to become chartered.
• 5–10 years of cumulative experience and competency in Building Services.
• Experience on projects with MEP value exceeding £25M.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills, organisational ability, and flexibility.
• Awareness of BIM Level 2, Common Data Environment (CDE), Government Soft Landings, and BREEAM (advantageous).
• Familiarity with NEC3 contracts (essential).

About BAM

Building a sustainable tomorrow. That’s our mission and our promise at BAM. It’s how we engineer vital infrastructure and construct high-quality buildings as one of the largest construction companies in Europe.

We strive to create an environment where everybody feels welcome and valued. We’re on an exciting journey to employ the best talent to join us regardless of social background, race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics.

The application process

For more information about the vacancy and our projects, please contact Kirstin Alexander, Recruiter, BAM Infrastructure, Email: kirstin.alexander@bam.com

BAM is committed to ensuring a fully inclusive recruitment and onboarding process, so if at anytime you feel you may need any reasonable adjustments, do not hesitate to speak with one of our team, and we will do our best to support you.