Project Manager

Embrace Associates; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Portsmouth seeks a skilled Project Manager to oversee diverse projects valued up to £2m. Ideal candidates will have experience in mechanical and electrical building services, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commercial mindset. The role offers a salary of up to £60,000 alongside a performance-based bonus and additional benefits, including a car allowance.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus scheme

Car allowance

Company laptop and mobile phone

Death-in-service benefit

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing M&E or construction-related projects.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and client-facing skills.
• Capable of interpreting technical drawings and specifications.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to travel as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery on time and within budget.
• Develop and manage detailed project programmes and schedules.
• Oversee and implement all health and safety requirements.
• Liaise effectively with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Client engagement

Commercial awareness

Job description

Overview

Project Manager – Portsmouth, Hampshire – Full-Time

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Project Manager with a background in Mechanical and Electrical (M&E) Building Services. You'll be joining a well-established and fast-growing engineering firm delivering high-quality projects across the UK and internationally. This is a fantastic chance to be part of a forward-thinking organisation operating across a diverse range of sectors including Defence, Healthcare, Hospitality, and Government Agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple projects, ensuring delivery on time, within budget, and to client satisfaction. Up to £2m in value.
• Develop and manage detailed project programmes and schedules
• Maintain quality standards and ensure all technical specifications are met
• Organise and maintain comprehensive project documentation
• Oversee and implement all health and safety requirements, including risk assessments, method statements, COSHH, and permit-to-work systems
• Liaise effectively with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors
• Proactively manage project scope and variations to ensure commercial success
• Accurately estimate labour and materials, and produce regular project progress reports
• Attend site visits as required

About You

• Proven experience managing M&E or construction-related projects
• Good understanding of building services
• Excellent organisational, communication, and client-facing skills
• Confident managing people and coordinating with subcontractors
• Commercially aware with experience in project finances and variation control
• Capable of interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Full UK driving licence required
• Willingness to travel as necessary
• Security clearance would be an advantage

Benefits

• Salary up to £60,000
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Car allowance
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Death-in-service benefit
• Supportive and dynamic working environment

This role is perfect for someone technically strong and commercially astute, who thrives on managing complex projects and delivering to a high standard. Interested? Apply today and join a modern, growing company delivering excellence in mechanical and electrical engineering.