M&E Project Manager

Morgan Sindall Group Plc; Broxmore Park; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in the UK is seeking a skilled individual to lead Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) projects from conception to completion. The role requires strong leadership abilities, excellent organisational skills, and the capacity to oversee multiple project phases while maintaining quality standards. You will work closely with teams and stakeholders to ensure project goals meet expectations. The position also emphasizes the importance of customer relationships and compliance with industry standards. This is a chance to be part of significant infrastructure projects.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible working options

Family friendly policies

Mentoring programmes

Contributory pension scheme

Annual bonus scheme

Recognition scheme

Private medical insurance

Cycle-to-work and gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects without compromising quality.
• Sound knowledge of M&E disciplines in construction.
• Proven commercial awareness and teamwork.
• Effective negotiation and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&E projects from conception to completion.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Oversee delivery across multiple project phases.
• Mentor and support project staff.
• Implement risk and value engineering processes.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Time management

Construction industry knowledge

Commercial awareness

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Commitment to personal development

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead M&E projects from conception through to completion, ensuring safe and efficient execution within agreed timescales, budgets, and quality standards.
• Oversee delivery across design, engineering, construction, handover, and commercial phases.
• Ensure projects meet scope, programme, budget, quality, and customer satisfaction requirements.
• Implement risk and value engineering processes, identifying risks and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Lead, motivate, and support internal staff, consultants, and contractors.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Provide project planning advice, recommendations, and progress updates to customers and stakeholders.
• Review and challenge budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to ensure deliverable approaches.
• Develop and maintain strong customer relationships, regularly reviewing performance.
• Implement Morgan Sindall’s management systems and procedures, ensuring compliance with statutory and legal requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement, service excellence, and best practice across projects.
• Manage project costs, ensuring accurate expenditure tracking and resource allocation.
• Review and approve management plans, health and safety plans, and work package plans.
• Support senior management with business planning, performance reviews, and bid development.
• Promote collaborative supplier relationships, monitoring and improving performance.
• Ensure all M&E services and installations are designed, built, and certified to required standards.
• Mentor and motivate project staff, ensuring performance issues are addressed and development supported.

Key Skills and Experience

• Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate teams to achieve high standards.
• Excellent organisational, planning, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously without compromising on quality.
• Sound knowledge of the construction industry, particularly M&E disciplines.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to work with senior stakeholders to set and achieve targets.
• Effective negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build lasting relationships.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office, Project).
• Commitment to personal development and continuous improvement.
• Experience of biosolids delivery (desirable).

About Morgan Sindall

Our Water team designs, builds, and maintains vital UK water infrastructure, ensuring secure water supply and wastewater services. We work with major water companies to create resilient facilities, reduce flood risks, and improve environmental outcomes. Currently, we are involved in the Welsh Water AMP7 and AMP8 frameworks and have secured projects with Wessex Water for the next five years. These long‑term framework agreements are part of a national £88 billion investment, requiring a collaborative and agile approach to meet the industry's challenges.

Our Highways team delivers comprehensive services, from major national projects to local schemes, improving road journeys for millions daily. With expertise in tunnelling, bridges, and more, we provide end‑to‑end project support, including design, integration, and construction. Current projects include concrete road replacements for National Highways, smart motorway safety enhancements, and widening the A423 for Oxford City Council.

Benefits

• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy five days.
• Flexible and adaptable working.
• Family friendly policies and work/life approach.
• Mentoring programmes and continuous learning support.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• Recognition scheme and long service awards.
• Car scheme and private medical insurance (if applicable to role).
• Option to participate in share‑save scheme; cycle‑to‑work and gym membership discounts.
• Support and advice service for colleagues and their families.

Morgan Sindall is an equal opportunities employer and has been accredited with the Positive About Disabled People ‘Two Ticks’ accreditation. We are also an Investors in People company. Morgan Sindall is unable to employ anyone who does not have the legal right to live and work in the UK.