Project Manager

AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD is seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager (client side) to lead the mechanical and electrical management of construction schemes in Aberdeen. You will act as the client's technical representative from feasibility through handover, ensuring on-time, on-budget delivery and compliance with safety standards.

You will coordinate with consultants and contractors, chair progress meetings, review submissions, and monitor budgets and schedules to protect the client's interests

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading M&E projects in building services
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all M&E aspects of client projects
• Define M&E brief, performance requirements and employer's requirements
• Review M&E designs for client standards and regulations
• Coordinate M&E with architectural, structural and operations
• Appoint and manage M&E consultants and contractors
• Review technical submissions, drawings and calculations
• Chair M&E progress meetings and ensure contractual obligations
• Develop and monitor M&E budgets and cash flows
• Monitor M&E programmes and critical paths
• Ensure site safety, quality and approved designs
• Witness factory and site acceptance tests as required
• Oversee commissioning strategies and handover to facilities
• Provide technical liaison to stakeholders and senior management

Skills

M&E knowledge

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Contract administration

Job description

Our client is a leading t building and facilities management companies are looking for talented Project Managers (client side)

The M&E Project Manager will act as the client's technical representative, responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing all mechanical and electrical aspects of construction projects from feasibility through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover. The role ensures that M&E systems are delivered on time, within budget, compliant, safe, and fit for purpose, while protecting the client's interests.

Key Responsibilities

Project & Technical Management

• Lead and manage all M&E aspects of projects on behalf of the client
• Define the M&E project brief, performance requirements, and employer's requirements
• Review and manage M&E designs to ensure compliance with:
  • Client standards
  • Statutory regulations
  • Sustainability and energy targets
• Coordinate M&E integration with architectural, structural, and operational requirements

Consultant & Contractor Management

• Appoint, manage, and monitor M&E consultants, designers, and contractors
• Review technical submissions, specifications, drawings, and calculations
• Chair and attend M&E progress meetings
• Ensure consultants and contractors meet contractual obligations

Cost, Programme & Risk Control

• Develop and monitor M&E budgets, cost plans, and cash flows
• Review and manage variations, value engineering, and change control
• Monitor M&E programmes and critical paths
• Identify and mitigate technical and commercial risks

Construction & Site Oversight

• Monitor site progress and quality of M&E works
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality standards, and approved designs
• Resolve technical issues, clashes, and interface problems
• Witness factory and site acceptance tests as required

Commissioning, Handover & Close-Out

• Manage M&E commissioning strategies and procedures
• Ensure successful testing, commissioning, and certification
• Oversee O&M manuals, as-built drawings, asset data, and training
• Support smooth handover to facilities management and operations teams

Stakeholder & Client Liaison

• Act as the main M&E point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide clear technical advice to non-technical stakeholders
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services systems
• Excellent project management and coordination skills
• Commercial awareness and contract administration knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

In return our client offer excellent rates and great career prospects