The Opportunity
We are working with a well established, family run engineering contractor delivering mechanical building services across a wide range of sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, data centres, laboratories, and retail.
Due to a sustained period of growth and multiple project awards, they are looking to appoint an experienced M&E Project Manager to support delivery across key projects.
Remuneration
* £70,000-£75,000 (Perm only) or £350-£400 a day (Freelance)
* Car Allowance, Private Health Care, Death in Service, Pension (Perm only)
Current Project
The successful candidate will initially be delivering a £3.5m mechanical & public health package based in Shinfield, Reading (M4 Corridor), involving:
* Full mechanical & public health pipework installation
* Laboratory, welfare and office environments
* LTHW, CHW, domestic water, lab water, SVP, RWP & drainage systems
* Mixed installation methods (welded, screwed, brazed, solvent weld, fusion)
* Working alongside a Tier 1 main contractor
* Programme duration: 30–40 weeks
The Role
As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction through to handover and commercial close-out.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing full project lifecycle (programme, cost, quality & delivery)
* Leading site teams and coordinating subcontractors
* Client-facing – attending progress, coordination & commercial meetings
* Managing cost plans, forecasting and reporting
* Supporting QS with applications, variations and contractual matters
* Ensuring compliance with JCT/NEC contracts
* Driving health & safety, quality and programme performance
* Mentoring junior team members and leading by example
(Full job description available upon request)
About You
* Proven experience as an M&E / Mechanical Project Manager
* Strong background in pipework & mechanical building services
* Commercially aware with strong understanding of JCT/NEC contracts
* Confident leading teams and managing stakeholders
* CSCS Black Card (NVQ Level 6) – essential
The Business
* UK-based, family-run engineering contractor
* Circa £9m turnover
* Team of ~20 direct staff + 100+ subcontractors
* Strong pipeline across the M4 corridor and London