M & E Project Manager

RGB Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to oversee a major hospital upgrade project in Birmingham. This role involves managing mechanical and electrical packages, focusing on fire protection and ensuring compliance within a live clinical environment. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in M&E project management, particularly in healthcare settings, with expertise in sprinkler systems and HVAC. This position offers a permanent contract with a dynamic project team.

Qualifications

• Strong background in M&E project management on major building or healthcare projects.
• Mechanical bias with proven experience on sprinkler systems and HVAC.
• Experience delivering fire-protection upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Lead the M&E delivery of building improvement and fire-protection upgrade packages.
• Oversee mechanical and electrical installation, testing, commissioning and integration.
• Act as the primary client-facing interface, building strong stakeholder relationships.

Skills

M&E project management

Compliance with fire-safety regulations

Stakeholder relationship building

Cost-management skills

Job description

M&E Project Manager – Major Hospital Upgrade (Fire Protection Works)

Location: Birmingham

Contract Type: Permanent

RGB Recruitment are working in partnership with a leading Tier 1 main contractor who are seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to support the delivery of a major hospital improvement programme in Birmingham. This high-profile scheme focuses on essential building upgrades and comprehensive fire-protection works within a live clinical setting.

The Role

You will take responsibility for the full coordination, management and delivery of all M&E packages, with a strong mechanical bias. The role includes overseeing sprinkler system works, HVAC upgrades, fire-protection installations, and ensuring seamless technical delivery. You will also play a key role in client interface and commercial management, acting as a trusted representative throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the M&E delivery of building improvement and fire-protection upgrade packages
• Oversee mechanical and electrical installation, testing, commissioning and integration
• Act as the primary client-facing interface, building strong stakeholder relationships
• Manage M&E subcontractors, ensuring progress, quality and compliance
• Support commercial activities including variations, forecasting and subcontract management
• Coordinate sprinkler systems, HVAC upgrades and associated mechanical installation works
• Ensure full compliance with fire-safety regulations, HTM standards and Tier 1 protocols
• Deliver works safely and efficiently within a live hospital environment

Requirements

• Strong background in M&E project management on major building or healthcare projects
• Mechanical bias with proven experience working on sprinkler systems and HVAC
• Experience delivering active and passive fire-protection upgrades
• Previous experience within Tier 1 construction environments or large complex projects
• Strong commercial awareness and demonstrable cost-management skills