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, we are on a strong growth trajectory and are 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 our mission to help the built environment meet the UK's 2050 Net Zero Carbon targets.
As M&E Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of mechanical and electrical works, from early feasibility and design coordination through procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
Projects will often involve multiple concurrent sites or phased packages, requiring strong organisation, technical competence, and the ability to maintain control of programme, cost, quality, and safety.
You will work in live and occupied environments, coordinating closely with clients, building users, contractors, and internal design teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery.
WHAT WE OFFER:
· Total Compensation Package up to £55,000 to £70,000 (Base + Benefits)
· Base Salary up to £45,000 to £60,000 (DOE)
· 28 days Holiday (Plus 8 Days Public Holidays)
· Minimum 6% Employer Pension Contribution
· Comprehensive Training and Personal Development Plan
· Monday to Friday (Flexi Start / Finish Time)
· Hybrid Working (2 days WFH / 3 days office-based)
ADDITIONAL COMPANY BENEFITS:
· Private Medical Insurance
· Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme
· Electrical Vehicle Scheme
· Cycle to Work Scheme
· Sustainable Volunteering Day
· Regular Company Funded Social Events
· We are an equal opportunities employer
TYPICAL PROJECTS WILL COVER:
Projects will typically involve M&E works within:
· 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
With typical works including:
· 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 such as insulation, glazing, and airtightness works
· Retrofit and decarbonisation works delivered within occupied buildings
Individual site values will 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 M&E 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 H&S legislation
Monitor site quality, workmanship, and technical compliance
Oversee commissioning, testing, witnessing, snagging, and defects resolution
Ensure accurate and timely production of O&M manuals and as-built information
Prepare concise progress, cost, and risk reports for clients and internal teams
Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures
Support continuous improvement and lessons-learned processes
TO BE SUCCESSFUL, THE FOLLOWING EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED:
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
Proven experience delivering mechanical and electrical building services projects
Track record managing M&E works or packages typically 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 H&S requirements
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 – desirable)
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO START YOUR CAREER HERE AT MANTIS ENERGY, PLEASE APPLY WITH YOUR CV AND COVER LETTER OR FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US AT .CO.UK