Senior M&E Project Manager – Milton Keynes
A long established and growing regional contractor is appointing a Senior M&E Project Manager to lead a strong pipeline of mechanical and electrical projects across Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area. This is a senior management team role with responsibility for delivery standards, commercial performance and operational leadership across multiple live schemes.
The role offers long‑term progression, influence at senior level and the opportunity to shape project delivery within a stable, ambitious business.
Projects include commercial units, warehouses, light industrial sites and general contracting environments. There is no residential work. The business considers candidates from M&E contractors, electrical contractors, mechanical contractors or client side estates and facilities teams.
Role Overview
The Senior M&E Project Manager will lead projects from initial survey through to completion, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the planning, design and delivery of mechanical and electrical projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget.
- Produce and maintain project programmes, schedules, resource plans and procurement requirements.
- Provide senior leadership to project teams, supporting supervisors, engineers and subcontractors.
- Ensure full compliance with safety protocols, technical standards and legal regulations.
- Manage project budgets, monitor financial performance and forecast costs to achieve target margins.
- Maintain clear communication with clients, consultants and internal teams, ensuring project scope and expectations are met.
- Monitor project progress, adjust resources and priorities as required and ensure all work meets quality, technical and compliance standards.
- Prepare and deliver senior‑level progress, commercial and financial reports.
- Build strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams to support successful project delivery.
- Contribute to wider business planning and operational improvement as part of the senior management team.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Experienced M&E Project Manager with a background delivering both mechanical and electrical projects.
- Strong understanding of commercial, warehouse and industrial installations.
- Demonstrable experience in project planning, commercial management, reporting and cost control.
- Confident managing multiple concurrent projects and making decisions on site.
- Organised, proactive and clear in communication, with strong documentation and reporting skills.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Ambitious, commercially aware and ready to operate at senior management level.
Package and Benefits
- Up to £70,000 depending on experience.
- Car and fuel card.
- Annual bonus.
- Office and site‑based role with varied daily work.
- Long‑term progression within the senior management structure.
- Stable pipeline of commercial and general contracting projects.
