Mechanical & Electrical Manager/ Supervisor

A highly regarded Edinburgh-based developer and property business is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Manager / Supervisor on a contract basis to support the final delivery stages of two prestigious city centre developments.

Known for delivering some of Edinburgh’s most distinctive high-end residential and hospitality projects, this privately-owned business has built a strong reputation for quality, craftsmanship and the sympathetic restoration of landmark buildings across the capital. Their portfolio includes luxury apartments, boutique hospitality projects and premium city living developments in some of Edinburgh’s most sought-after locations.

This role will involve overseeing the M&E delivery across two live projects currently entering their final phases:

• A luxury residential development involving the restoration and conversion of historic buildings into premium apartments and townhouses
• A high-spec apartment hotel development in Edinburgh city centre

The Role

This is a hands-on client-side role where you will act as the key link between the client team, consultants and subcontractors on site.

You will be responsible for overseeing M&E subcontractors, monitoring quality and programme, assisting with commissioning activities, resolving technical queries and ensuring installations are delivered to the required specification and standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate M&E subcontractors across both projects
• Monitor commissioning and final handover activities
• Provide technical support and resolve on-site queries
• Ensure works are delivered in line with drawings, specifications and programme
• Liaise between subcontractors, consultants and the client team
• Attend site meetings and report on progress/issues
• Support quality inspections and snagging processes
• Assist in driving projects through to practical completion

Requirements

• Previous experience in an M&E Manager, Supervisor or Building Services role
• Strong understanding of both mechanical and electrical packages
• Experience working on high-end residential, hotel or commercial projects
• Ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate multiple stakeholders
• Strong technical and problem-solving ability
• Available to start quickly

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-respected developer during the closing stages of two flagship Edinburgh projects