M&E Project Manager (Electrical Bias)

Our client is a well-established M&E building services contractor with a current turnover of approximately £4m, delivering D&B projects across the region. Following a recent acquisition, the business is entering an exciting period of planned growth, with turnover expected to increase to around £10m.

As part of this expansion, they are looking to appoint an M&E Project Manager with an electrical bias to support the delivery of a growing portfolio of building services projects.

The role will be primarily office-based, with regular site visits as required.

Role Overview

This is a hands-on Project Manager position where you will take responsibility for the full lifecycle delivery of M&E projects, with a particular emphasis on electrical services. Projects are typically within the £500k to £1m range and will require close coordination of commercial, technical and operational elements from pre-start through to final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage M&E projects from inception through to completion

• Take overall responsibility for project delivery, programme and coordination

• Review projects against estimate prior to start on site

• Oversee procurement and buying of materials and subcontract packages

• Manage programme, site progress and client expectations

• Ensure compliance with H&S requirements throughout delivery

• Oversee valuations, variations and final account input

• Coordinate handover and close-out documentation

• Support estimating activities during peak workload periods where required

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience in delivering M&E or electrical building services projects

• Strong electrical knowledge, with the ability to oversee full M&E project delivery

• Background within M&E contracting / building services

• Commercially aware and capable of managing variations and project costs

• Organised, adaptable and comfortable working within a small, growing team

• Able to attend site visits as required

• This role could suit either an experienced Project Manager or an ambitious engineer ready to step up

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £60,000 - £65,000

• Car allowance/company car

• Competitive benefits package

• Genuine opportunity to join a business at a key stage of growth

• Chance to play a significant role in the next phase of expansion

For a confidential discussion, contact Darren Gray at Parkinson Gray Associates.