Job Description:

M&E Project Manager

• Annual Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (DOE) + Benefits
• Location: Wilmslow Town Centre, 20 minutes from Manchester City Centre
• Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (2 days WFH / 3 days office-based)

Join a friendly and ambitious Design & Build Building Services Consultancy based in the heart of Wilmslow Town Centre. The client is on a strong growth trajectory and is seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to deliver mechanical and electrical building services projects across various sectors. This role is crucial in supporting their mission to help the built environment meet the UK's 2050 Net Zero Carbon targets.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Deliver multiple M&E projects (£25k-£1m per site) across public sector, commercial, and large domestic clients.
• Manage M&E delivery from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Develop and manage M&E programmes, budgets, and cost forecasts.
• Procure and manage mechanical and electrical contractors and specialist suppliers.
• Administer contracts including valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical design information for construction.
• Lead site meetings and manage interfaces with construction teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, and H&S legislation.
• Monitor site quality, workmanship, and technical compliance.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, witnessing, snagging, and defects resolution.
• Ensure accurate and timely production of O&M manuals and as-built information.
• Prepare concise progress, cost, and risk reports for clients and internal teams.
• Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Support continuous improvement and lessons-learned processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience delivering mechanical and electrical building services projects.
• Track record managing M&E works or packages typically valued between £25k and £1m.
• Experience across public sector, commercial, and large domestic buildings.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience delivering works in live/occupied environments.
• Good working knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CDM, and H&S requirements.
• Commercial awareness including cost control, variations, and final accounts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and contractors simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Desirable: Background in Building Services Engineering or M&E contracting, familiarity with low-carbon and renewable technologies, Project management qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, PMP).

Benefits:

• Total Compensation Package up to £50,000 to £65,000 (Base + Benefits).
• 28 days Holiday (Plus 8 Days Public Holidays).
• Minimum 6% Employer Pension Contribution.
• Comprehensive Training and Personal Development Plan.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme.
• Electrical Vehicle Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Sustainable Volunteering Day.
• Regular Company Funded Social Events.

To apply for this M&E Project Manager position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.