Mechanical & Electrical Manager

Build Recruitment Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Manager for YMCA St Paul’s Group. This pivotal role will lead M&E programmes and ensure high standards across projects. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in social housing M&E project delivery and hold a recognized engineering qualification. This position offers hybrid work and the chance to make a real impact on the lives of young people.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering M&E projects in a social housing setting.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical safety legislation.
• Experience with contract management.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&E programmes and contracts for the organization.
• Commission and deliver M&E capital projects.
• Provide expert technical advice across organization.

Skills

Project management

M&E project delivery

Technical communication

Compliance understanding

Education

Professional qualification in engineering

Membership of relevant professional body

Job description

Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Manager – YMCA St Paul’s Group
Location: London-wide (hybrid) Salary: Competitive Permanent, Full-time

Build Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively with YMCA St Paul’s Group to recruit a Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Manager — a newly created and pivotal role within their growing Property & Places Directorate.

About the Role
Reporting to the Head of Asset Investment and Programmes, this is an exciting opportunity to lead on the management of YMCA St Paul’s Group’s M&E programmes and contracts, while providing expert technical advice across the organisation. You will take responsibility for the commissioning and delivery of M&E capital projects — typically delivered via external consultants — such as lift refurbishments, heating system upgrades, and electrical safety improvements.

This hands-on role is ideal for someone who thrives in a purpose-driven environment and is looking to make a tangible difference to the lives of young people while developing a broad range of experience not easily gained in larger organisations.

About You
You’ll bring a proven track record of delivering M&E projects and programmes within a social housing or similar setting, backed by practitioner knowledge of mechanical and electrical safety legislation.

You’ll combine strong technical expertise with the ability to communicate effectively and influence across multiple stakeholders, ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and value for money.

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience managing and delivering M&E projects and contracts
• Comprehensive understanding of relevant legislation and statutory compliance
• Recognised professional qualification in engineering (mechanical or electrical)
• Membership of a relevant professional body such as IMechE, IET, IEng, or equivalent
• Strong project management and contract management experience

Why Join YMCA St Paul’s Group?
At YMCA St Paul’s Group, you’ll be part of an organisation that is dedicated to transforming lives and communities. You’ll join a passionate, supportive team where your expertise will shape how the organisation manages and invests in its buildings and infrastructure — ensuring safe, efficient, and sustainable environments for residents, staff, and visitors.

This is a unique opportunity to grow your career, broaden your skills, and see the direct impact of your work every day.

How to Apply:
Build Recruitment is working exclusively with YMCA St Paul’s Group on this appointment.


For an informal discussion or to apply, please contact Elise Langton at Build Recruitment on 07496 089 184 or email your details to [e-mail].

Build Recruitment and YMCA St Paul’s Group are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion, and welcome applications from all sections of the community.