Develop, own, and maintain the master construction programme using Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
Issue a fully updated 3-week look-ahead programme to all team leaders every week
Identify critical path activities and flag any activity at risk of delay to the Project Director immediately
Attend the weekly project review meeting and present the programme status; lead discussion on any slippage and recovery options
Produce the programme dashboard report for issue to the client at agreed intervals
Coordinate with all Construction Managers, the Fit-Out Manager, and the Site Engineers to capture actual progress against programme on a weekly basis
Model the programme impact of all proposed changes and variations before they are approved
Track all procurement and delivery milestones for imported materials and plant against the programme
Hold overall MEP delivery authority on site across all residential blocks and all estate infrastructure
Interface between the MEP design consultant, the Design and Architectural Manager, and all MEP subcontractors on site
Chair the weekly MEP coordination meeting
Personally confirm with the Design and Architectural Manager that all MEP sleeve and penetration drawings are issued, installed, and checked before every slab pour across all blocks
Review and approve all MEP shop drawings and product submissions before they are forwarded to the MEP consultant for formal approval
Manage all MEP subcontracts: mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire protection, security systems, solar power, generator installation, and IT and communications
Own the MEP commissioning programme in the final phase; produce the commissioning schedule and witness programme
Produce the MEP section of the Operations and Maintenance Manual in coordination with the Commissioning Engineer
Required Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor\'s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or Civil Engineering; COREN registration is strongly preferred
Minimum 14 years of combined programme planning and MEP experience, with at least 5 years in a senior role managing both disciplines on major residential or commercial projects
Advanced proficiency in Primavera P6; proficiency in MS Project an additional advantage
Strong working knowledge of all MEP disciplines: HVAC, plumbing, LV electrical, solar power, standby power, drainage, and fire protection
Experience managing MEP on fast-track multi-building projects
Membership of NSE or COREN is beneficial; membership of a project management body such as CIPM or PMI is an advantage
Key Competencies and Personal Attributes
Exceptional analytical ability; able to understand and model complex programme interdependencies
Broad and deep MEP technical knowledge across all building services disciplines
Strong communication skills; able to translate complex programme data into clear, concise reports for senior stakeholders
Rigorous about MEP and structure coordination; treats every slab pour as a coordination milestone
High level of personal organisation and time management