Project Manager

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited; Ham Hill; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill McGlynn Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to join a leading engineering contractor delivering specialist electrical and mechanical projects across London and the South East. You will oversee projects from planning to completion, ensuring safety, programme, budget and quality.

The role includes regular client, subcontractor and site team coordination, with travel to London required.

Qualifications

• Relevant M&E qualification with a strong electrical bias.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working as an M&E Project Manager.
• Experience within electrical infrastructure, standby power systems or generator installations is essential.
• Proven experience managing site teams, subcontractors and engineers on M&E projects.
• Demonstrable experience managing projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial planning to final handover.
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing project budgets, costs and variations.
• Good technical knowledge of electrical installations, construction methods, engineering practices and relevant industry regulations.
• Experience coordinating installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project planning software.
• Experience working within critical infrastructure, data centres, power generation or industrial environments would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within construction and engineering environments.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of M&E projects from inception through to completion.
• Manage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, engineers and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered efficiently.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are carried out safely and in accordance with project specifications.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, resources and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate electrical and mechanical installation works, including associated testing and commissioning activities.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant health and safety legislation, industry regulations and company procedures.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and implement appropriate solutions to minimise delays.
• Manage project costs, variations, procurement and commercial performance.
• Maintain effective communication between clients, contractors, consultants and internal project teams.
• Attend site meetings, progress reviews and client meetings as required.
• Ensure all project documentation, reports and records are maintained accurately.
• Oversee quality control and ensure installations meet the required technical standards.
• Manage projects through to successful commissioning, handover and completion.
• Provide leadership and support to site teams, ensuring high standards of performance and productivity.

Skills

M&E Project Management

Electrical background

Project coordination

Communication skills

MS Office & planning software

Education

Electrical Engineering or Building Services

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project planning software

Job description

Project Manager

Location: Aylesford, Kent (with travel to London as required)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced M&E Project Manager to join an established engineering contractor delivering specialist mechanical and electrical projects across London and the South East.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager with a strong electrical background and experience overseeing M&E installations, including power generation and associated electrical systems.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing projects from initial planning through to completion, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

The role will involve working closely with the office-based team in Aylesford, alongside regular communication with clients, subcontractors and site teams. Travel to London and surrounding areas will be required depending on project demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of M&E projects from inception through to completion.
• Manage and coordinate site teams, subcontractors, engineers and suppliers to ensure projects are delivered efficiently.
• Oversee day-to-day site operations, ensuring works are carried out safely and in accordance with project specifications.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, resources and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate electrical and mechanical installation works, including associated testing and commissioning activities.
• Ensure projects comply with relevant health and safety legislation, industry regulations and company procedures.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential risks and implement appropriate solutions to minimise delays.
• Manage project costs, variations, procurement and commercial performance.
• Maintain effective communication between clients, contractors, consultants and internal project teams.
• Attend site meetings, progress reviews and client meetings as required.
• Ensure all project documentation, reports and records are maintained accurately.
• Oversee quality control and ensure installations meet the required technical standards.
• Manage projects through to successful commissioning, handover and completion.
• Provide leadership and support to site teams, ensuring high standards of performance and productivity.

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant M&E qualification with a strong electrical bias, such as Electrical Engineering, Building Services Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience working as an M&E Project Manager.
• Experience within electrical infrastructure, standby power systems or generator installations is essential.
• Proven experience managing site teams, subcontractors and engineers on M&E projects.
• Demonstrable experience managing projects throughout the full project lifecycle, from initial planning to final handover.
• Strong commercial awareness, including experience managing project budgets, costs and variations.
• Good technical knowledge of electrical installations, construction methods, engineering practices and relevant industry regulations.
• Experience coordinating installation, testing and commissioning activities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project planning software.
• Experience working within critical infrastructure, data centres, power generation or industrial environments would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements within construction and engineering environments.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to project sites as required.

Skills & Attributes

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage and motivate site teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines and priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach to project delivery.
• Confident managing client relationships and communicating with key stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining close communication with internal teams.
• Self-motivated, professional and committed to delivering high-quality projects.
• Flexible approach to working between the office and project sites.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position with an established engineering contractor.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of specialist M&E projects.
• Varied role combining office-based project management with site delivery.
• Opportunity to take ownership of projects and lead experienced engineering teams.
• Long-term career development opportunities.