Who Is Walter Lilly?

Walter Lilly is a premier provider of high quality construction services for London and the South East’s finest landmark and heritage buildings, alongside state-of-the-art science and higher education facilities. With over 100 years experience, we bring bold, complex projects to life. Our clients come to us for the best, expecting results that stand out on a global stage.

Boasting an impressive track record of unique projects, we work with industry-leading architects, engineers, interior designers, and highly skilled tradespeople on a portfolio ranging from the UK’s most recognisable listed attractions to cutting-edge contemporary structures.

This is the ideal role for a talented M&E Services Manager with a strong mechanical and electrical background to progress their career with a top-tier construction contractor.

You will have the chance to work at the heart of complex, high-profile projects, where your ideas, decisions, and expertise drive solutions that make a visible, lasting difference.

Our Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 25 days' annual leave
• Private medical insurance
• Automatic enrolment to company pension scheme ('opt out' available)
• Travel expenses

Our Culture

At Walter Lilly, we work with each other and our clients in the spirit of collaboration. We recognise the expertise of those who have been with us for many years whilst investing in the next generation of rising industry stars, combining invaluable experience with fresh, innovative thinking.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported to reach their full potential. We strive to create a culture where employees can bring themselves to work in line with our core values of integrity, honesty, and fairness.

The Role

As an M&E Services Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of building services across a portfolio of projects, from initial enquiry through to handover and aftercare.

Specifically, you will manage the successful integration and delivery of MEP services, ensuring that our supply chain consistently meets the highest standards of health and safety, quality, and programme compliance.

Your expertise will also be key in developing detailed commissioning programmes and leading the commissioning process to guarantee the seamless integration and performance of all building services.

In addition, you will take responsibility for coordinating all utilities installations and liaising with statutory authorities, working closely with colleagues across departments to ensure smooth project delivery in line with the Inter-Departmental Integration of Activities Schedule.

About You

To be considered as an M&E Services Manager (Mechanically Biased), you will need to demonstrate:

• Experience managing commissioning processes and utilities coordination
• Proven experience delivering complex projects, ideally within heritage buildings and large-scale schemes
• Extensive MEP technical knowledge with the ability to interrogate designs and resolve potential issues
• Strong understanding of how MEP integrates with the wider building programme and fabric
• Working knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working practices
• Commercial awareness with the ability to assess subcontractor submissions and manage costs effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate and build strong relationships
• The ability to obtain/maintain CSCS accreditation
• Qualifications appropriate to the role

How to Apply

If your skill set matches the above and the prospect of helping deliver some of the country’s finest projects appeals to you, please reach out via the button shown.

Your application will be processed by Walter Lilly and interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis as suitable candidates apply. We therefore encourage you to submit ASAP to avoid missing out.