M&E Project Manager

Onward; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A housing association in Greater Manchester is seeking a qualified M&E Project Manager to manage Mechanical and Electrical projects. Responsibilities include project management, stakeholder engagement, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates have experience with large housing portfolios and a strong understanding of M&E systems. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for growth in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

32 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Flexible working environment

Learning opportunities and training support

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a diverse range of Mechanical & Electrical projects.
• Ability to conduct high-quality dilapidation/diagnostic surveys.
• Effective communication and collaboration with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Project management of bespoke Mechanical and Electrical projects.
• Stakeholder consultation and management across various departments.
• Conducting technical project appraisals and providing advice.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Management

Mechanical and Electrical Systems Knowledge

Health and Safety Compliance

Job description

What you can expect from us

• We offer a competitive salary of£46,000 per annum.
• 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays a total of 40 days paid holiday per annum which is equivalent to 8 weeks.
• Opportunity to further increase annual leave with service or through the holiday purchase scheme.
• Immediate entry to our Pension scheme (matched contributions up to 10%).
• A great flexible working environment, with a range of family friendly policies.
• Simply Health cash plan with financial benefits and the option to extend to your family.

Cover includes dental, optical, physiotherapy, 24HR private GP access and much more.

• Paid leave for absence including sickness, maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• Access of up to £150 annually through the ‘Learning for life’ scheme.
• Access to a wide range of discounts and cash back offers, ranging from retail and automotive to holidays and cycle to work scheme.
• Develop your career with support and access to training and qualifications.

About the role

We are looking for a M&E Project Manager on a permanent basisto join our Asset and Investment team. The successful candidate can be based at any of our three office locations (Liverpool, Manchester, Accrington) but work will be required across the region.

The purpose of the role is to deliver end-to-end project management of Mechanical and Electrical contracts, contributing to asset improvement strategies across the association’s property.

This role is ideal for candidates with proven experience managing a diverse range of Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) projects across large, mixed housing portfolios. The successful applicant will oversee assets including CHP systems, air conditioning, fire alarms, emergency lighting, CCTV, passenger lifts, stair lifts, and warden call systems.

Responsibilities

• Project Management - Taking account of long-term maintenance needs, plan, develop and project manage bespoke Mechanical and Electrical projects including heating systems, electrical upgrades lifts, and renewable technologies. Working in conjunction with other directorates across the business providing commercial solutions to address poor performing assets.
• Stakeholder Management - Maintain strong stakeholder consultation and management, including planning, communication and progress updates and working collaboratively with colleagues in asset management, housing operations, finance, customers and external key stakeholders to deliver joined up-up services at a project level.
• Surveys and Project Appraisal - Working closely with specialist consultants, support and undertake high quality dilapidation / diagnostic surveys across residential and commercial properties providing detailed project appraisals and technical advice on condition and investment requirements. Validate identified investment requirements and ensure investment is in line with the Asset Management Strategy.
• Investment Planning - Support the investment programme in line with Onward and Regulatory standards, including the development of comprehensive detailed specifications that will ensure effective delivery whilst working in collaboration with External Consultants, Procurement, Landlord Compliance, Capital Delivery and Repairs and Maintenance Teams considering whole life maintenance, and innovative solutions where applicable. Keep up-to-date with industry regulations, best practices, and emerging technologies to enhance service delivery.
• Health and Safety - Be responsible for health and safety and compliance with legislative requirements including CDM for all Mechanical and Electrical Projects activities across the Group and support the wider directorate in knowledge and expertise.