M&E Project Manager

Metlen Energy & Metals Plc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Career development

Training opportunities

Professional environment

Job summary

METLEN Energy & Metals is seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to join the EGL1 Project team, based in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. The role holds full responsibility for delivering major Building Services, Auxiliary Systems and HV equipment installation contracts across the project.

You will coordinate Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning and Commercial activities, manage budgets and risks, and maintain the integrated programme milestones.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management or related field.
• Experience in managing major M&E, industrial, power generation or HV contracts.
• Strong knowledge of NEC contracts and contractor management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the single point of accountability for M&E and HV installation contracts from award to handover.
• Lead delivery of Building Services, Auxiliary Systems, transformer installation, MV systems, and HV installation packages.
• Manage contractor performance, programme milestones, quality targets and HSE requirements.
• Coordinate design, procurement, construction and commissioning interfaces and submissions.
• Manage package budgets, forecast performance, change events, variations and risks.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Planning

Organisational skills

English fluency

Contract management

Team coordination

Education

Engineering degree

APM/PMI/CMI/ICE/IET

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AtMETLEN Energy & Metals, we are catalysts for a sustainable future, positioned at the forefront of the energy transition while being a reference point for competitive green metallurgy at both the European and global levels. We are a global industrial and energy company operating across two highly interconnected and complementary sectors: Energy and Metals. With a consolidated turnover of €5,683 million and an EBITDA of €1,080 million, along with a workforce of over 7,627 dedicated individuals, we drive success through cutting-edge technology and diverse talent.

We are committed to embracing new state-of-the-art technologies and advancements, propelling us towards a cleaner, brighter tomorrow. Our positive footprint extends across five continents, creating a lasting impact. At METLEN, we foster a culture of resilience, challenge, respect, excellence, andchange, empowering our diverse workforce to achieve remarkable outcomes.

Job Description M&E Project Manager 07/10/2026 Job Description:

We are currently looking for an M&E Project Manager to join the EGL1 Project team, based in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. The role will hold full responsibility for managing, coordinating and delivering major Building Services, Auxiliary Systems and HV equipment installation contracts across the project.

• Act as the single point of accountability for assigned M&E and HV equipment installation contracts, from contract award through handover and close-out.
• Lead the safe and successful delivery of Building Services, Auxiliary Systems, transformer installation, MV systems, and HV primary and valve installation packages.
• Manage contractor performance against contractual requirements, programme milestones, quality targets and HSE requirements.
• Chair contract review meetings, track actions to close-out, and proactively address non-performance, constraints and commercial exposure.
• Coordinate delivery across Engineering, Procurement, Construction, Commissioning, Commercial and Project Controls functions.
• Align contractor programmes with integrated project schedules and support the development and maintenance of Level 4 and Level 5 programmes .
• Monitor package progress, installation readiness and commissioning milestones, providing clear performance updates to Project Management.
• Coordinate design deliverables, technical submissions, temporary works proposals and interfaces between design, procurement, construction and commissioning.
• Support the resolution of technical queries, design issues and construction constraints, including buildability, constructability and commissioning reviews.
• Manage package budgets, forecast performance, change events, compensation events, variations, claims and contractual risks in collaboration with Commercial and Project Controls.
• Coordinate contractor activities across project locations, ensuring adequate resourcing, safe execution, progressive quality records and complete handover documentation.
• Identify package-level risks and opportunities, implement mitigation plans, and escalation significant issues through the appropriate project governance channels.
• Build effective relationships with the client, consortium partners, contractors and internal stakeholders, representing METLEN in package, progress and coordination meetings.

What you bring to the role:

• A degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.
• At least 10 years of experience in project management, construction management or contract management roles.
• Demonstrable experience managing major M&E, industrial, power generation, transmission or HV electrical installation contracts.
• Strong knowledge of contractor management and project delivery within an EPC environment.
• Proven ability to manage multiple contractors, work packages and technical interfaces simultaneously.
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience in contract change, performance management, claims and risk.
• Professional qualification or membership such as APM, PMI, CMI, ICE, IET or equivalent.
• Strong working knowledge of NEC contracts.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to influence and coordinate multidisciplinary teams in joint venture, consortium or multi-party project environments.
• Experience in heavily regulated construction or infrastructure industries.
• Excellent command of English, strong Microsoft Office skills and a full UK driving licence .

It would be beneficial to have :

• Experience delivering HVDC, substation, transmission or other large-scale energy infrastructure projects.

Your benefits:

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Friendly and professional working environment.
• Career development opportunities.
• Continuous training and learning.

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