Project Manager - Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)
This is a rare opportunity to join a friendly and ambitious Design & Build Building Services Consultancy based in the heart of Wilmslow Town Centre (just 20 minutes from Manchester City Centre). Established in 2018, the business is on a strong growth trajectory and is seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to deliver mechanical and electrical building services projects typically ranging from £25,000 to £1 million per site across the public sector, commercial property, and large domestic residential buildings. As a driven and technically capable professional, you will play a key role in delivering retrofit, refurbishment and decarbonisation projects, supporting the mission to help the built environment meet the UK's 2050 Net Zero Carbon targets.
What We Offer
Total Compensation Package: £50,000 - £65,000 (base + benefits)
Base Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (dependent on experience)
Holiday: 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
Pension: Minimum 6% employer contribution
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with flexible start/finish times
Hybrid Working: 2 days working from home / 3 days office‑based
Training & Development: Comprehensive personal development plan
Additional Company Benefits
* Private medical insurance
* Holiday buy and sell scheme
* Electric vehicle scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Sustainable volunteering day
* Regular company‑funded social events
Equal opportunities employer
Typical Projects
* Public sector buildings (leisure centres, schools, civic buildings, social housing)
* Commercial buildings (offices, mixed‑use developments, industrial and retail)
* Large domestic and multi‑residential properties
Typical scopes of work include:
* New and replacement heating systems
* Air source heat pumps, air‑to‑air systems and hybrid solutions
* LTHW, DHW and plantroom upgrades
* Ventilation and air‑conditioning systems
* Electrical upgrades (power, lighting, containment, controls)
* Renewable technologies including solar PV and battery storage
* Building management and control systems (BMS)
* Coordination with building fabric improvements (insulation, glazing, airtightness)
* Retrofit and decarbonisation works delivered within occupied buildings
* Individual site values typically range from £25k to £1m, often delivered as part of wider programmes or multi‑site frameworks under Design & Build or Principal Contractor arrangements.
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 project 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 Health & Safety legislation
* Monitor site quality, workmanship and technical compliance
* Oversee commissioning, testing, witnessing, snagging and defects resolution
* Ensure timely production of O&M manuals and as‑built information
* Prepare clear progress, cost and risk reports for clients and internal teams
* Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures
* Support continuous improvement and lessons‑learned processes
Required Experience
Essential
* Proven experience delivering mechanical and electrical building services projects
* Track record managing M&E works or packages 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 Health & Safety requirements
* Strong 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
* Experience within Design & Build environments
* Familiarity with low‑carbon and renewable technologies
* Project management qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, PMP)
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