Project Manager — Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) - Moving Structures
Location: Castle Donnington or Barnsley or Warrington
Department: Engineering / Projects - Moving Structures
Reports to: Engineering Manager / Programme Manager
Employment Type: Full-time
In return we, offer
In return for your expertise and commitment, we provide:
* Competitive Salary: Negotiable based on experience
* Company Vehicle: Choice between a company car or car allowance
* Health Benefits: Private medical insurance
* Generous Holidays: 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
* Volunteer/Community Impact Opportunities: Up to 3 volunteer days
* Pension Scheme: Company contributory pension plan
* Life Insurance: Comprehensive life insurance coverage
* Health Cash Plan: Medicash Health Cash Plan and Rewards platform
* Career Development:
* Robust support and a clear path for personal and professional growth.
* Internal development programmes dedicated to supporting the development of our colleagues and future business leaders including Purposeful Leadership, Women in leadership and much more.
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead and deliver complex Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) projects focused on moving structures, such as bridges, gates, lifting mechanisms, or other large-scale motion-enabled infrastructure. The ideal candidate will have strong technical expertise across mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines, sound commercial awareness, and a proven track record managing projects from concept through to completion.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end‑to‑end delivery of M&E engineering projects involving moving structures, ensuring scope, schedule, cost, and quality targets are met.
* Oversee design, manufacture, installation, commissioning, and handover activities.
* Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams (mechanical, electrical, controls, hydraulic specialists).
* Manage project budgets, forecasts, change control, and commercial risk.
* Prepare and maintain project documentation, programme plans, and progress reports.
* Ensure compliance with NEC contract requirements, including early warnings, compensation events, and risk registers.
* Conduct technical reviews, ensuring engineering solutions meet performance, safety, and regulatory standards.
* Act as the principal point of contact for clients, stakeholders, contractors, and suppliers.
* Lead project meetings, technical workshops, and site coordination activities.
* Promote and maintain strong H\&S culture—including safe systems of work, RAMS, and CDM compliance.
* Oversee FATs, SATs, commissioning, and integration of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and control systems.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Significant, demonstrable experience delivering engineering projects in M&E or multidisciplinary environments.
* Strong technical background in:
o Mechanical systems
o Electrical systems
o Hydraulics
o Control and automation systems
* Experience delivering projects involving moving structures (e.g., bridges, locks, gates, heavy lifting equipment, machinery).
* Proven experience delivering projects under NEC contracts.
* Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical reports.
* Demonstrated leadership of engineering, site, and subcontractor teams.
Qualifications
* Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechatronics, or another relevant engineering discipline.
* Professional registration (CEng, IEng, or working towards) is advantageous.
* Project management accreditation (APM, PRINCE2, or equivalent) preferred.
Personal Attributes
* Strong problem‑solving ability and technical judgment.
* Highly organised with excellent planning and coordination skills.
* Confident decision‑maker who can operate under pressure.
* Team‑oriented leader with a collaborative mindset.
* Strong commitment to safety and quality.