MEP Construction Manager - HS2 Main Works

August 19, 2026

At Skanska, we’re shaping the way we live, work and connect. As one of the world’s largest construction and development companies, we work together with customers, communities and partners to shape a better society. You will be working in the HS2 Main Works, the SCS Joint Venture with Costain and Strabag, our HS2 Main Works South team is delivering one of the UK’s most ambitious infrastructure projects - 26 miles of tunnels from London Euston to West Ruislip, along with viaducts, bridges and embankments that will connect communities for generations. We are currently looking for a MEP Construction Manager who will: As The MEP Construction Manager, You Will <ul><li> Manage, supervise and mentor the Supply chain construction team to enable them to optimise their work contribution</li><li> Develop and review programmes and forecast budgets, assess actual programme and productivity achieved and review weekly, taking action where appropriate, and reporting any changes to the MEP Asset Delivery Manager</li><li> Ensure only competent, qualified and trained operatives are engaged on site to deliver the works</li><li> Ensure communication to the Technical Assurance, QA and Commercial teams non-conformances and any instructions received from the client / designer / RE’s staff. Ensure that comprehensive records of resources employed on additional works are maintained</li><li> Ensure that inspection and test plans, risk assessments and method statements for the control of the works are reviewed, approved and adhered to</li><li> Ensuring that any change to the SWI is captured and recorded</li><li> Produce daily reports for progress monitoring, recording resources and monitoring control of project cost</li><li> Development and submission of construction phase plans for M&E Works, eg M&E Permit procedures </li></ul>We Are Looking For <ul><li> Previous experience in the management of Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health systems on a major Rail project including management, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover</li><li> Extensive experience in managing Mechanical, Electrical and Public Health (MEP) systems for Rail, including the testing and commissioning stage</li><li> Experience in interfaces with High Voltage, HVAC, Public Health, Fire Systems, Communications and Tunnel Ventilation</li><li> Experience of M&E in a Self Assurance contract environment</li><li> Strong leadership, communication and conflict management skills</li><li> Relevant CSCS Card </li></ul>What We Offer 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family Financial wellbeing and employee assistance Professional development Enhanced family benefits (including maternity, paternity, dependants and parental bereavement leave) Inclusion and Diversity We thrive through embracing differences as we know that diversity opens a rich potential for new ways of thinking, helping us to build successful and high-performing teams. We call it The Skanska Way. Flexible working Where possible, we offer a range of flexible working options, and we would be ha

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