Senior M&E Project Manager (Mechanical Bias)
Oxford
£90,000-£100,000 + Travel Expenses + Bonus
A leading M&E contractor is seeking an experienced Senior M&E Project Manager with a strong mechanical background to lead the delivery of a major laboratory and office fit-out project in Oxford.
With an M&E value of approximately £10 million, this is a flagship project offering the opportunity to take ownership from the earliest pre-construction stages through to final handover.
Role Overview
The successful candidate will be responsible for the overall management and delivery of the M&E package, leading project teams through design development, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
The project is due to commence on site in September, with an opportunity to join beforehand and become involved in pre-construction activities, subcontractor procurement, programme development, technical coordination, and project planning.
This role would suit an experienced Mechanical Project Manager looking to step into a senior leadership position or an established Senior M&E Project Manager seeking a significant project with full lifecycle involvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the delivery of a £10m M&E package from pre-construction through to completion
Manage all mechanical and electrical project activities throughout the project lifecycle
Support pre-construction planning, procurement, and technical coordination activities
Manage subcontractors, consultants, suppliers, and internal project teams
Ensure programme, commercial, quality, and health & safety objectives are achieved
Chair project meetings and maintain strong stakeholder communication
Oversee technical submissions, RFIs, commissioning, and handover processes
Monitor project performance and report to senior management
Drive project delivery while maintaining strong client relationships
Experience & Requirements
Proven experience as a Senior M&E Project Manager or Senior Mechanical Project Manager
Strong mechanical building services background
Experience delivering large-scale commercial, laboratory, life sciences, or technical fit-out projects
Experience managing M&E packages valued at £5m+
Strong understanding of design & build project delivery
Excellent commercial, programme, and stakeholder management capability
Skills
Strong leadership and team management ability
Excellent communication and client-facing skills
Commercially aware with strong contractual understanding
Ability to manage complex technical projects from inception to completion
Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused approach
The Opportunity
This is a rare opportunity to take ownership of a major project from the very beginning, joining during the pre-construction phase and seeing the scheme through to completion.
The business has a strong reputation within the commercial fit-out and technical project sectors, delivering high-quality projects for blue-chip clients and offering genuine long-term career progression opportunities.
Package
£90,000-£100,000 basic salary
Travel expenses covered
Performance-related bonus
Pension scheme
Ongoing professional development
Opportunity to lead a flagship £10m M&E project from start to finish
Long-term progression within a growing and established contractor
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