Job Description
Project Manager - MEP or pipework utilities contractor biased
up to £70,000 (DOE) + £5,000 Car Allowance – negotiable to the right applicant
A respected and growing UK contractor is seeking an exceptional Project Manager to join its close-knit, high-performing team.
This is an opportunity for a commercially astute Project Manager who thrives on ownership, accountability and delivering multiple projects to exceptional standards. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving profitability and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of UK-wide projects.
The Project Manager Opportunity
Working within a dynamic, multi-disciplined environment, the Project Manager will take full lifecycle responsibility for multiple projects from handover through to final account with full accountability for financial performance.
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring operational excellence, commercial sharpness and confident stakeholder management.
Projects are UK-wide, with site visits typically 1–2 days per week.
Key Responsibilities for the Project Manager
Project & Commercial Leadership
* Managing multiple live projects simultaneously
* Full financial accountability for each contract
* Monitoring costs and protecting margin
* Compiling and submitting applications for payment
* Agreeing final accounts with clients, subcontractors and installers
* Approving supplier and subcontractor invoices
* Liaising with external QS consultants
Planning & Compliance
* Producing contract-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
* Preparing and managing programmes of work
* Collating certification and QA documentation
* Ensuring contractual compliance at all stages
Client & Subcontractor Management
* Leading site meetings where required
* Negotiating and placing subcontract labour orders
* Managing internal and subcontract installation teams
* Handling variations and change management
* Securing priced variation orders to protect programme and margin
* Maintaining strong client relationships while maximising profitability
Site & Delivery Oversight
* Visiting sites for valuation and progress reviews
* Ensuring seamless project execution
* Proactively identifying and resolving delivery risks
About the Ideal Candidate
The successful applicant will:
* Have experience working for an MEP or pipework utilities contractor
* Demonstrate proven success managing multiple construction projects
* Be commercially driven with strong financial control capability
* Possess strong knowledge of contract variations and cost management
* Be highly organised and detail-focused
* Communicate confidently with clients, subcontractors and consultants
* Be comfortable travelling across the UK
Residency ideally within a 45-minute commute of Bletchley (suitable for candidates between North London and Bletchley).
Most importantly, this individual will be proactive, solutions-focused and confident in taking ownership.