M&E Project Manager

O’Neill & Brennan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Package

Long-term opportunity

Career progression

Job summary

O'Neill and Brennan is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee major M&E projects in West London. You will lead a team of Project Engineers and Site Operatives, manage client relationships, procurement, and project programmes to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.

The role entails delivering complex projects valued above £10m, with responsibility for safety, quality and performance across high-value installations.

Qualifications

• HNC or higher qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• CSCS Card.
• Proven Project Management experience, ideally 5+ years.
• GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics.
• Desirable: Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Desirable: Experience using ASTA Powerproject for programming.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of projects valued at £10m+.
• Lead, manage and coordinate the project team, including Project Engineers and Site Operatives.
• Chair team meetings and delegate responsibilities across the project team.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring expectations are met and project objectives are achieved.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor appointments and package management.
• Manage project programmes, ensuring key milestones and completion deadlines are achieved.
• Coordinate design and working drawing production with technical and design teams.
• Oversee the installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical and electrical services.
• Monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Work closely with the Project Surveyor on monthly financial reports and project reviews.
• Manage subcontractors, ensuring quality, programme and commercial targets are maintained.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety across the project.
• Implement quality control procedures, inspections and document control processes.
• Identify and manage programme, technical and commercial risks.
• Oversee project reporting to clients and senior management.
• Manage project handover, ensuring all record drawings, testing and commissioning documentation is completed.
• Attend monthly project financial reviews and client progress meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

M&E Background

Budget & Cost Control

Education

HNC or higher in Mechanical or Electrical Eng

GCSE English & Maths

CSCS Card

Tools

ASTA Powerproject

Microsoft Office

Job description

Senior Project Manager – M&E

Building Services Contractor

Location:West London
Salary: Competitive Salary + Package / Freelance Options Available
Start: ASAP

The Opportunity

We are working with an established building services contractor to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of major mechanical and electrical projects valued in excess of £10m.

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the successful management and delivery of projects, ensuring works are completed safely, within budget and in accordance with agreed programmes and client expectations.

You will lead and manage a team of Project Engineers and Site Operatives, while overseeing client relationships, subcontractors, procurement, commercial performance and the installation and commissioning of building services packages.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong M&E background to take ownership of complex, high-value projects within an established building services contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of projects valued at £10m+.

• Lead, manage and coordinate the project team, including Project Engineers and Site Operatives.

• Chair team meetings and delegate responsibilities across the project team.

• Manage client relationships, ensuring expectations are met and project objectives are achieved.

• Oversee procurement, subcontractor appointments and package management.

• Manage project programmes, ensuring key milestones and completion deadlines are achieved.

• Coordinate design and working drawing production with technical and design teams.

• Oversee the installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical and electrical services.

• Monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance.

• Work closely with the Project Surveyor on monthly financial reports and project reviews.

• Manage subcontractors, ensuring quality, programme and commercial targets are maintained.

• Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety across the project.

• Implement quality control procedures, inspections and document control processes.

• Identify and manage programme, technical and commercial risks.

• Oversee project reporting to clients and senior management.

• Manage project handover, ensuring all record drawings, testing and commissioning documentation is completed.

• Attend monthly project financial reviews and client progress meetings.

Experience

• Proven track record as a Project Manager within the building services or M&E sector.

• Experience managing projects major M&E Projects.

• Strong mechanical or electrical engineering background.

• Previous experience leading and managing Project Engineers and site management teams.

• Experience delivering complex projects involving multiple packages and subcontractors.

• Strong commercial awareness, including cost control, variations and interim valuations.

• Good understanding of JCT and NEC contracts.

• Experience managing client relationships and wider project stakeholders.

• Understanding of BIM technologies and their application within construction.

• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, public health and fire protection services.

• Good understanding of associated construction trades, including structural steelwork, builders' work and internal fit-out.

• Strong understanding of construction practices, quality control and health and safety requirements.

Qualifications

Essential:

• HNC or higher qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

• CSCS Card.

• Proven Project Management experience, ideally 5+ years.

• GCSE or equivalent in English and Mathematics.

Desirable:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Experience using ASTA Powerproject for programming.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and package.

• Opportunity to lead projects valued in excess of £10m.

• Responsibility for managing large and complex M&E installations.

• Opportunity to lead and develop an established project team.

• Long-term opportunity with an established building services contractor.

• Excellent career progression opportunities.

O'Neill and Brennan values diversity and promotes equality, All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation