Project Manager

Bimplus; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Ipswich-based head office

Pension and annual leave

Private health plan

Training and development

Career progression

Office support and team environment

Company social events

Job summary

Bimplus, a national building services contractor, is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a mechanical bias to lead M&E projects across London and the Southeast. You will manage site teams, coordinate with subcontractors, and ensure delivery within time and budget while meeting quality and HSE standards.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical construction, project planning and client liaison, with a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years' proven project experience on mechanical/M&E projects.
• Minimum 8 years' mechanical background in M&E, HVAC or commercial HVAC.
• Strong mechanical / M&E project management experience.
• Mechanical trade qualification – City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
• Experience managing site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong project planning, cost control and commercial management.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong understanding of HSE, quality and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical and M&E projects valued £100K–£2M.
• Oversee engineers, site teams and subcontractors.
• Manage projects from planning to completion and commissioning.
• Ensure safe delivery, on time, within budget and quality.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, purchasing and resources.
• Provide project reviews and reports to senior management.
• Travel weekly to sites across London and the Southeast.

Skills

M&E PM

Mechanical background

Leadership skills

Site management

Cost control

HSE compliance

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Mechanical trade qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ 2/3)

Job description

Location: Ipswich based office / sites across London & South East

Hours: Monday-Friday

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A well-established national building services contractor is looking to strengthen its Projects team with an experienced Project Manager with a Mechanical bias. The role will involve overseeing projects across London and the Southeast, with responsibility for site teams, HSE, quality, client relationships and project delivery.

The business has grown into a national contractor over the last 10 years with a high volume of engineers on the road daily, offering services across the mechanical and electrical sector. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business with genuine career progression.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage commercial mechanical and M&E projects valued between £100K–£2M
• Oversee engineers, site teams and subcontractors across multiple projects
• Manage projects from planning through to completion and commissioning, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards
• Manage project planning, cost control, variations, contract requirements and resources
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders
• Review HSE, quality requirements, specifications and project schedules
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, purchasing and project resources
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage issues and ensure compliance throughout the project
• Participate in tender processes and provide project reviews and reports to senior management
• Travel weekly to sites across London and the Southeast

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 10 years' proven project experience, ideally on projects valued £100K–£2M
• Minimum 8 years' mechanical background within mechanical construction, M&E, mechanical installation, HVAC or commercial HVAC
• Strong Mechanical / M&E Project Management experience
• Mechanical trade qualification – City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
• Proven experience managing site teams and subcontractors
• Strong project planning, cost control and commercial management experience
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Previous site experience across operations, construction and commissioning
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong understanding of HSE, quality and compliance requirements

What’s on Offer

• Company bonus scheme
• Ipswich-based head office with regular travel across London & the Southeast
• Company pension and paid annual leave
• Private health plan, including 24/7 online GP service
• Training and development opportunities
• Genuine career progression
• Strong office support and collaborative team environment
• Company social events