Senior M&E Project Manager

Job Title: Senior M&E Project Manager

Location: Midlands
Salary: £90,000 - £110,000 + Package + Bonus
Project Value: £50m M&E Package
Sector: Major Construction / Building Services

The Opportunity

A leading M&E contractor is seeking an experienced Senior M&E Project Manager to join the team on a flagship major project in the Midlands. This is a high-profile role overseeing a £50m M&E package, requiring strong leadership, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage senior project delivery staff.

You will have overall responsibility for the M&E delivery, directly managing a Mechanical Project Manager and an Electrical Project Manager, while working closely with the client, main contractor, and internal commercial teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility for the successful delivery of a £50m M&E package

• Overall leadership and coordination of mechanical and electrical works

• Line management of the Mechanical Project Manager and Electrical Project Manager

• Ownership of programme, quality, cost control, and risk management

• Lead client, consultant, and senior stakeholder engagement

• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality standards, and contractual obligations

• Oversee procurement strategy, subcontractor performance, and supply chain management

• Work closely with commercial teams on valuations, variations, and final accounts

• Drive collaboration across design, construction, and commissioning phases

• Provide clear reporting on progress, risks, and mitigation strategies

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Senior M&E Project Manager or equivalent on large-scale projects

• Track record of delivering major M&E packages (£30m+ ideally)

• Strong technical understanding of both mechanical and electrical building services

• Experience managing senior project managers and multidisciplinary teams

• Excellent commercial and contractual knowledge

• Confident communicator with strong leadership and decision-making skills

• Background working for a Tier 1 M&E contractor or major specialist subcontractor

• Relevant industry qualifications (HNC/HND/Degree in Building Services, Engineering, or similar)

• SMSTS and CSCS (or equivalent)

What's on Offer

• Salary between £90,000 - £110,000 depending on experience

• Comprehensive package (car allowance, pension, healthcare, etc.)

• Performance-related bonus

• Opportunity to work on a landmark Midlands project

• Long-term career progression with a well-established M&E contractor