M&E Project Manager

BMSL Group Ltd; Sizewell; On-site; GBP 92,000 - 111,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Day rate £500-£600

Long-term freelance assignment

Potential permanent opportunity

Immediate interviews available

Nationally important infrastructure

Job summary

BMSL Group Ltd in Suffolk is seeking a Senior M&E Project Manager to oversee the next phase of works on a major warehouse and logistics facility as part of a nationally significant infrastructure programme. The role is delivery-focused, coordinating multiple subcontract packages to ensure safety, programme, budget and quality.

This long-term freelance assignment offers substantial project responsibility, NEC3/NEC4 contract experience, and potential progression to permanent roles.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Project Manager/Senior Project Manager in construction, M&E or building services.
• Delivery experience on large-scale projects and major infrastructure.
• Experience with NEC3/NEC4 contracts and programme control.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple subcontractors and work packages concurrently.
• Drive programme performance and key milestone delivery.
• Manage schedules, look-ahead plans and site activities.
• Coordinate site activities for safe and efficient delivery.
• Monitor progress, performance and quality standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks and changes.
• Chair progress, planning and coordination meetings and report to stakeholders.
• Support commercial teams with variations and change management.
• Maintain health, safety and environmental compliance.

Skills

Project management

Subcontractor management

Programme control

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Relevant construction/engineering/project management qualification

Tools

NEC3/NEC4 contracts

Job description

Senior M&E Project Manager - Major Infrastructure Project
Suffolk
Long-Term Freelance Opportunity Potential Permanent Role
£500-£600 per day (Depending on experience)

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading provider of infrastructure, operational and facilities solutions supporting one of the UK's largest nationally significant construction and infrastructure programmes.

Due to continued project growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior M&E Project Manager to oversee the next phase of works within a major warehouse and logistics facility supporting a high-profile infrastructure development.

This is a long-term freelance opportunity with the potential to move into a permanent position for the right individual.

The Opportunity

A large warehouse facility has recently reached shell completion and is now entering a significant fit-out and services installation phase.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing multiple subcontract packages, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Packages include:

• Fire suppression and fire protection systems
• Mechanical building services installations
• Warehouse racking installation
• Internal fit-out and minor building works
• Insulation packages
• Associated infrastructure and support works

This is a delivery-focused role requiring strong subcontractor management, programme control and stakeholder coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing multiple subcontractors across concurrent work packages
• Driving programme performance and ensuring delivery against key milestones
• Managing project schedules, work programmes and short-term look-ahead plans
• Coordinating site activities to maintain safe and efficient project delivery
• Monitoring progress, performance and quality standards
• Identifying and managing project risks and mitigation measures
• Ensuring compliance with NEC3 / NEC4 contractual requirements
• Chairing progress, planning and coordination meetings
• Managing project reporting and stakeholder communicationSupporting commercial teams regarding variations and change management
• Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within construction, M&E or building services environments
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects valued at £30m-£40m+
• Strong experience managing subcontractors and specialist contractors
• Experience working under NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts
• Excellent programme, planning and scheduling capabilities
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work within fast-paced major project environments

Desirable:

• Experience on infrastructure, energy, industrial, logistics or major construction projects
• Mechanical or building services background
• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• Relevant construction, engineering or project management qualification

What's On Offer

• £500-£600 per day
• Long-term freelance assignment
• Potential permanent opportunity
• Significant project responsibility
• Opportunity to join a nationally important infrastructure programme
• Immediate interviews available

Location: Suffolk

Start Date: November 2026

Contract: Freelance (Long-Term) with potential of permanent role