M&E Project Manager

Public Sector; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodman Masson and a social housing organisation in London require an interim M&E Project Manager to oversee electrical, mechanical and energy-related services across buildings. You will manage contractors, supervise on-site works, ensure regulatory compliance and contribute to energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives.

You will lead on energy projects, monitor budgets, and provide technical guidance to internal teams and residents while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Extensive M&E maintenance and repair experience in housing or property.
• Ability to diagnose faults across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Experience managing contractors and supervising on-site works.
• Knowledge of legislation and regulations (including electrical standards).
• Experience preparing specifications, reports and technical documentation.
• Budget monitoring and contract administration experience.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee planned maintenance and responsive repairs including electrical systems, fire safety, lifts, and rewiring.
• Manage contractors and consultants to deliver work safely, on time, within budget and to high quality.
• Design, specify, and supervise M&E works per current legislation and industry standards.
• Lead energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives including carbon reduction and renewables.
• Monitor energy use and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce fuel poverty.
• Support compliance activities including Legionella risk management and H&S inspections.
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and contract documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, valuations and contractor payments.
• Carry out site inspections and ensure works meet required standards.
• Maintain accurate asset data and contribute to statutory reporting.
• Provide technical advice to internal teams, residents, and stakeholders.

Skills

M&E maintenance

Housing sector experience

Contract management

Budget monitoring

Stakeholder management

Health & Safety

Legislation knowledge

Site supervision

Drawing & specs

Communication

Education

HNC in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering

MIET or equivalent (desirable)

Tools

Asset management systems

PAS 2035 knowledge

Job description

Goodman Masson are currently working with a social housing organisation in London to recruit for an interim M&E Project Manager.

Rate – £350- £450 a day INSIDE IR35 umbrella

About the Role

Reporting to the Compliance Manager, you’ll play a key role in delivering mechanical, electrical, and energy-related services across residential and non-residential buildings.

You’ll be responsible for managing contractors, overseeing works on-site, ensuring compliance with regulations, and contributing to energy efficiency and carbon reduction initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise planned maintenance and responsive repairs, including:
  • Electrical systems and testing
  • Fire alarms and emergency lighting
  • Lifts, door entry systems, and rewiring
  • Mechanical plant and equipment
• Manage contractors and consultants, ensuring works are delivered:
  • Safely
  • On time
  • Within budget
  • To high quality standards
• Design, specify, and supervise M&E works in line with:
  • Current legislation
  • British Standards
  • Industry best practice (e.g. CIBSE guidance)
• Lead on energy efficiency and sustainability initiatives, including:
  • Carbon reduction projects
  • Renewable technologies (e.g. solar PV)
  • Energy performance assessments (EPCs, SAP calculations)
• Monitor energy usage and provide recommendations to improve efficiency and reduce fuel poverty.
• Support compliance activities, including:
  • Legionella risk management
  • Health & Safety inspections and reporting (including RIDDOR where required)
  • Liaison with asbestos specialists
• Prepare technical specifications, drawings, and contract documentation.
• Monitor project budgets, valuations, and contractor payments.
• Carry out site inspections and ensure works meet required standards.
• Maintain accurate asset data and contribute to statutory reporting.
• Provide technical advice to internal teams, residents, and stakeholders.

About You

You’ll be a technically strong, proactive professional with a passion for delivering safe, efficient, and high-quality building services.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong experience in M&E maintenance and repair within housing or property
• Ability to diagnose faults across electrical and mechanical systems
• Experience managing contractors and supervising works on-site
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations (including electrical standards)
• Experience preparing specifications, reports, and technical documentation
• Budget monitoring and contract administration experience
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Qualifications

• HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical & Electrical Engineering or related field
• Relevant professional qualification or working towards (e.g. MIET or similar)

Desirable

• Experience in social housing or public sector environment
• Knowledge of energy efficiency standards and PAS 2035
• Experience with asset management systems and stock condition surveys

Additional Requirements

• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel and work across multiple sites
• Occasional out-of-hours working may be required