Project Manager

ARC Group; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-respected building services contractor is seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to oversee projects across the Norfolk region, with an immediate focus on Great Yarmouth. The role involves project delivery management from planning to handover, overseeing teams, ensuring health and safety compliance, and maintaining client relationships. The ideal candidate has strong technical understanding and significant experience in managing subcontractors. Competitive salary of £55,000 - £70,000, plus benefits including a company car.

Benefits

Company car or vehicle allowance

Pension scheme

Paid annual leave

Ongoing training and development

Involvement in high-profile regional projects

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical or Electrical Project Manager within construction.
• Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors and procurement.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning and delivery of M&E projects across Norfolk.
• Lead site teams and subcontractors ensuring safe practices.
• Build and maintain client, supplier, and stakeholder relationships.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Organisation skills

Technical understanding of mechanical or electrical systems

Job description

M&E Project Manager - Permanent

Suffolk HQ (covering Norfolk region - initial focus in Great Yarmouth)

£55,000 - £70,000 DOE

Full-time, Monday-Friday

Our client, a respected and growing building services contractor, is seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to join their team on a permanent basis. While the main office is located in Suffolk, this role will predominantly oversee projects across Norfolk, with an immediate focus on several high‑profile schemes in Great Yarmouth.

This opportunity would suit either a Mechanical or Electrical Project Manager with experience in building services delivery who is confident leading projects through to completion. The successful candidate must be comfortable travelling between office, client meetings and site locations as required.

Role Overview

Reporting into the senior operations team, the M&E Project Manager will take responsibility for managing project delivery from planning through to handover. The role involves coordinating teams, overseeing subcontractors, ensuring health and safety compliance, managing budgets and timelines, and maintaining strong relationships with both clients and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of M&E projects across Norfolk
• Lead site teams and subcontractors, ensuring high-quality and safe working practices
• Track project performance including cost, schedule, compliance and design requirements
• Build and maintain client, supplier, and stakeholder relationships
• Prepare and review project documentation, reports and project plans
• Identify and resolve technical or delivery risks, escalating where required
• Travel between sites and the Suffolk head office as necessary

Candidate Profile

• Experience as a Mechanical or Electrical Project Manager within construction or building services (commercial, industrial, retail or specialist sectors welcome)
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical or electrical systems, installations or HVAC/M&E services
• Demonstrable experience managing subcontractors, procurement, cost control and project programmes
• Strong communication, leadership and organisation skills
• Comfortable managing multiple live projects across different locations
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

Package & Benefits

• £55,000 - £70,000 DOE
• Company car or vehicle allowance
• Pension scheme + paid annual leave
• Ongoing training and development with clear progression opportunities
• Supportive leadership structure and strong pipeline of future work
• Involvement in high-profile regional projects
• Additional company benefits and team events

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical or Electrical Project Manager to take ownership of regional delivery while contributing to the continued growth of a forward-thinking business. Candidates looking for long-term progression and the chance to step into a pivotal role are encouraged to apply.

If you would like a confidentuial discussion about the role, get in touch with Harry Severn