MEP Manager
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Sponsorship likelihood
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Salary
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£51,900
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
SOC 2127 (71% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £51,900, and BAM UK & Ireland is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
This could also be SOC 2122 (Mechanical engineers) or SOC 2455 (Construction project managers and related professionals). We read the code off the advert, so it is our best guess, not the employer's.
New graduate or PhD holder? Pick one of the lower rates.
What each route needs for this job
| Occupation code | New entrant 70% of going rate | STEM PhD 80% of going rate | Relevant PhD 90% of going rate | Standard rate 100% of going rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers Most likely code | £36,300 | £41,500 | £46,700 | £51,900 |
2122 Mechanical engineers Also possible | £33,400 | £37,400 | £42,100 | £46,800 |
2455 Construction project managers and related professionals Also possible | £33,400 | £35,400 | £39,900 | £44,300 |
We use the lowest threshold across the plausible codes. Likelihood is Possible at most when the pay clears only a lower rate, or only under a less likely code. How the Home Office picks the code
About the role
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 BAMs Design and Engineering Manager or Construction Manager. You will coordinate with designers and subcontractors to ensure a robust engineering solution that meets the clients requirements.
Making PossibleKey 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.
- 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.
- 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
- A degree or technical qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Building Services Engineering.
- Membership of IMechE, IET, or CIBSEor the qualifications to become chartered.
- 510 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).
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Where this offer sits in the market
Engineering project managers and project engineers (SOC 2127) · UK · ONS ASHE 2025 · basic pay · ~68k in sample- Middle half £42,848–67,132
- Median £51,324
- Going rate £51,900
- Threshold £41,700
- New entrant £36,300–46,700
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. BAM UK & Ireland holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2127 going rate of £51,900. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.