Fabrication & Workshop Manager - M&E in Romford - Streamline Search Ltd

Location: Greater London
Salary: £48,000 - £52,000 DOE
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm
Type: Full-time, office/workshop-based
Benefits: 20 days holiday + bank holidays, company-wide benefits package

Our client is a growing electrical and mechanical contractor delivering design, installation, and maintenance services across industrial, commercial, retail, and entertainment sectors in Greater London. They operate a busy in-house workshop/fabrication facility, supporting multiple MEP projects simultaneously.

The M&E Fabrication & Workshop Manager will oversee the planning, production, and delivery of mechanical and electrical components from the workshop. You will manage workshop staff, resources, and materials, ensuring all MEP components are fabricated to specification, delivered on time, and comply with industry standards.

You will work closely with project managers, engineers, and site teams to support seamless project delivery while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency.

• Manage day-to-day operations of the M&E workshop/fabrication facility.

• Plan, schedule, and oversee production of MEP components to support project deadlines.

• Allocate resources, materials, and labour efficiently.

• Supervise and develop workshop teams, ensuring training and competency standards are met.

• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and site teams to prioritize workload.

• Monitor production quality and implement corrective actions where needed.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, company procedures, and industry regulations.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and workflow.

• Assist in recruitment and onboarding of workshop staff.

• Maintain stock levels and ensure timely ordering of materials to avoid delays.

• Proven experience managing a workshop/fabrication team in an M&E, construction, or building services environment.

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical fabrication processes.

• Excellent planning, organisation, and leadership skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and resource requirements.

• Strong communication, problem-solving, and team management skills.

• IT literate with experience in production or management systems.

• Minimum 2-3 years managing workshop or fabrication operations within M&E, building services, or construction.

• Experience coordinating fabrication with project delivery teams is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of health & safety and quality standards in an M&E environment.