M&E Project Manager – Kent | Career Growth & Stability

Hill McGlynn Recruitment; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Career progression

Training and development

Stable project pipeline

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is recruiting an experienced M&E Project Manager for a Kent-based contractor. The role oversees mechanical and electrical installation projects across commercial and industrial environments, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships and drive project success from planning through to handover, with a focus on quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver mechanical and electrical building services projects.
• Experience managing budgets, programmes and procurement.
• Strong understanding of HVAC, ventilation, plumbing and electrical systems.
• Experience leading M&E site teams and subcontractors.
• Ability to read drawings, specifications and QA documentation.
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements and building regs.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for delivery from contract award to completion.
• Manage programmes, budgets, resources and deliverables to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Oversee M&E installations (HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing, electrical distribution, lighting).
• Coordinate M&E Site Managers, supervisors, operatives and subcontractors.
• Ensure works comply with drawings, specs and regulations.
• Monitor costs, variations and financial performance with commercial teams.
• Manage procurement schedules and subcontractor packages.
• Lead project meetings with clients, consultants and stakeholders.
• Identify risks and issues, implementing effective mitigation.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and maintain RAMS and QA records.
• Coordinate M&E disciplines for integrated building services.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and handover.
• Maintain strong client relationships and professional communication.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Project management

Team leadership

Time management

Education

City & Guilds / NVQ / HNC/HND or Engineering degree

SMSTS / SSSTS qualification

Job description

Hill McGlynn Recruitment is recruiting an experienced M&E Project Manager for a Kent-based contractor. The role oversees mechanical and electrical installation projects across commercial and industrial environments, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence.

You will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage client relationships and drive project success from planning through to handover, with a focus on quality and compliance.