MEP Project Manager

TGS International Group; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable building services contractor in the UK is seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager. This role involves managing project delivery from pre-construction to final handover, ensuring adherence to quality standards, budget, and timelines. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, along with a relevant qualification and experience in technical environments. Competitive salary and career development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for career development

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Health and wellness benefits

Flexible working culture

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience managing M&E projects.
• Experience in subcontractor or specialist contractor environments.
• Ability to manage technical details in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full delivery cycle of allocated projects.
• Coordinate subcontractors and site teams.
• Lead design reviews and technical evaluations.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation.
• Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Commercial understanding

Project management

Education

HND/HNC/Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Construction-related discipline

SMSTS or CSCS certification

Job description

M&E Project Manager

Location : Derby, UK

Full-time

Operations Department

About the Company

A long-established building services contractor, operating for several decades, delivering full Mechanical and Electrical solutions across a wide range of sectors such as industrial, logistics, food production, pharmaceuticals, data centres, healthcare, commercial, hospitality, residential and energy.

The organisation provides end-to-end services—from early design involvement through installation and ongoing maintenance—with a strong reputation for technical capability, reliable delivery and long-standing client relationships. The business continues to expand across the UK and Europe and is recognised for maintaining high operational standards and a strong internal development culture.

Role Overview

The M&E Project Manager will oversee the full delivery cycle of allocated projects, ensuring they are completed to programme, budget and quality standards. This role requires strong coordination, leadership, commercial awareness and an ability to manage technical detail in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage projects from pre-construction through to final handover.
• Coordinate subcontractors, site teams and day-to-day activities to keep works aligned with the project schedule.
• Lead design reviews, technical evaluations and value-engineering initiatives.
• Oversee procurement, cost control, variations, forecasting and project reporting.
• Ensure all works comply with health & safety legislation, industry standards and internal procedures.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants and key project stakeholders.
• Identify project risks, implement mitigation measures and monitor controls.
• Provide input into tendering, planning and programme development for upcoming projects.
• Promote a positive safety culture and encourage best practice across all delivery teams.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• HND / HNC / Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Construction-related discipline.
• SMSTS, CSCS or equivalent site management certification.
• Demonstrable experience managing M&E projects with subcontractor or specialist contractor environments.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• Good commercial understanding with ability to balance programme, quality and cost effectively.
• Experience delivering projects in sectors such as commercial, hospitality, healthcare, industrial or similar environments.

What the Company Offers

• Competitive salary package
• Opportunities for career development and professional training
• Employee wellbeing and support initiatives
• Health and wellness benefits
• A collaborative and flexible working culture that supports progression