Job Description
Mechanical Lead
Job Location City:  Cambridge, London
Country/Region:  United Kingdom
Contract Type:  Permanent
Pole:  BATIMENT INTERNATIONAL (AP002)
Full/Part Time:  Full Time
Remote/Onsite:  On-site/Office based
Travel Requirements:  Occasional travel
Requisition ID:  4049
Information at a Glance

At Bouygues UK, we seek a Mechanical Technical Manager to support our MEP Unbundled strategy. This approach will reduce our reliance on the external market supply chain, aiming to ensure better quality, safety, and control over project timelines.

At Bouygues UK, we seek a Mechanical Package Manager to Project Manage our MEP Unbundled strategy. Oou approach will reduce our reliance on the external market supply chain, aiming to ensure better quality, safety, and control over project timelines.

 

Role Summary: 
As the MEP (Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing) project manager you will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the MEP systems for a construction project, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to the required quality and safety standards. Your key responsibilities include planning and coordinating project execution, managing the MEP team and subcontractors, and serving as the main point of contact with clients, consultants, and other stakeholders.  

 

Your skills profile should include:
•    Relevant trade background or third-level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering
•    Experienced background delivering mechanical packages in various sectors
•    Proven understanding of mechanical systems, QA/QC processes, commissioning and project delivery
•    Experience managing subcontractors, programme coordination, and commercial reporting
•    Proficient in Microsoft Office, MS Project, and AutoCAD/BIM platforms
•    Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
•    Robust understanding of project lifecycle, including RIBA and BSRIA works stages
•    Ability to communicate, inspire and motivate
•    Strong leadership and collaboration skills
•    Effective communication skills and stakeholder management, both internally and externally

 

Role Summary (Main Aspects): 
Project planning: Plan, coordinate and manage all aspects of subcontractor installation and work packages ensuring clear communication and execution of the works to project programme.
Team and subcontractor management: Supervise and mentor MEP staff, providing clear direction and guidance. Ensure works on site are executed in line with company procedures and policy with regard Quality, H&S and Programme. Subcontractor management: Lead and manage MEP subcontractors from groundbreaking through commissioning and handover. 
Hold and record regular meetings with the subcontractors and supervisors to ensure that “blockers” are resolved prior to works commencing. 
Procurement: Oversee the procurement of all materials and equipment, ensuring timely delivery and proper quality.
Supervise and mentor MEP staff, providing clear direction and guidance. 
Ensure works on site are executed in line with company procedures and policy with regard Quality, H&S and Programme
Quality control: Ensure that all work meets high standards and is in line with building codes and best practices in strict accordance with the specification and employers’ requirements.
Commissioning and handover: Oversee the commissioning of MEP systems and lead the project handover to the client. 
Scope management: Define the project scope and ensure all MEP systems are designed and installed according to specifications. Prepare specification scopes for subcontractor engagement. Prepare schedules reconciliation between drawings and schedules for the procurement of plant and equipment as required. 
Risk and H&S: Manage risks and ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulatory requirements (including CDM regulations).
Communication and reporting
Financial and contractual management: Budget control and Contract administration 

 

Why Bouygues 
Our teams deploy technically innovative solutions for a diverse range of challenging projects throughout the UK, Europe, North America, Asia and Australia.  Day in day out our teams deliver some of the most technically innovative and challenging projects across the UK and the world. With a strong corporate culture our values reflect how we operate with Respect, Commitment, Pioneering, Sharing. 

We offer competitive basic salaries coupled with generous company benefits including: 

  • 26 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days
  • 2 paid volunteering days a year
  • Pension scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Private medical insurance
  • Generous share scheme
  • BY Extra – opt into lifestyle benefits

 

Bouygues UK is part of the Bouygues Group, a diverse global business which operates in the construction, engineering, energy, media and telecommunications markets. With annual sales of over €56,900 billion (December 2025) with operations in 80 countries, the financial strength of our group is a key differentiator in these challenging economic times.

 

Be Yourself!
Here at Bouygues Group we value the creativity and innovation that our diverse workforce brings, encouraging people from all backgrounds, particularly those from under represented communities to apply. By joining us, you will be inspired to bring your full self to the workplace, speak up and share your unique ideas. We are an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.