Project Manager

Groupe Adéquat UK (GA UK); Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Groupe Adéquat UK (GA UK) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to run Maintenance & Projects division projects in Leeds. You will oversee M&E, facilities management and building services from enquiry through to final account, ensuring safe, efficient delivery and commercial performance.

You will act as a main client contact, lead progress meetings, review technical submissions, manage risks, and drive opportunities for service improvement and growth.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering projects within FM, Building Services, M&E, or Hard FM environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical/electrical building systems.
• Commercial awareness including budgets, WIP, and final accounts.

Responsibilities

• Lead project delivery from enquiry to handover and final account.
• Define scope, deliverables, programmes, milestones and resources.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials, plant and services.

Skills

Project management

Client-facing

Leadership

Coordination

Problem-solving

MS Office/PM software

Education

Engineering / Building Services / Facilities Management qualification

PRINCE2 / APM / Agile certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management software

Job description

A leading M&E service provider, based in Leeds, are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their Maintenance and Projects Division, managing M&E, Facilities Management, and Building Services projects from enquiry to final account.

About the role

You will lead safe, efficient project delivery, act as a key client contact, manage commercial performance, and identify opportunities for improvement, sustainability, and growth.

Key Responsibilities

Project Delivery & Planning

• Manage projects from enquiry to completion, handover, and final account.
• Define scope, deliverables, programmes, milestones, and resource requirements.
• Coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials, plant, and specialist resources.
• Monitor progress, risks, dependencies, variations, and site requirements.

Commercial Management

• Prepare quotations, tenders, scopes of work, and technical proposals.
• Manage costs, profitability, WIP, valuations, applications, invoices, and final accounts.
• Control variations, change orders, and additional works opportunities.

Client & Stakeholder Management

• Act as the main client and stakeholder contact.
• Build strong relationships and lead progress meetings, site reviews, and updates.
• Provide technical and commercial guidance and identify growth or service improvement opportunities.

Technical Oversight

• Review drawings, specifications, RAMS, permits, and commissioning requirements.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards and client requirements.
• Support delivery and resolve technical issues across HVAC, heating, ventilation, water services, plant, and associated systems.
• Identify, procure, and coordinate materials, equipment, goods, and services.
• Evaluate subcontractor and supplier performance and review technical submissions.

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, allocate, and monitor work across engineering teams, supervisors, and support staff.
• Provide mentoring, technical support, and cross-discipline collaboration.

Quality, Health & Safety

• Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and client procedures.
• Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and safe system reviews.
• Promote health and safety, monitor quality, and address incidents or non-conformance.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, handover, and close-out.
• Coordinate O&M documentation, client training, warranty, and post-handover support.

Skills & Experience

• Experience managing projects in FM, Building Services, M&E, or Hard FM environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical building systems.
• Commercial experience, including budgets, reporting, cost control, and final accounts.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and commissioning documentation.
• Strong coordination, client-facing, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
• Confident managing multiple projects and using Microsoft Office or project management systems.

Desirable Qualifications & Certifications

• Relevant Engineering, Building Services, Construction, or Facilities Management qualification.
• Project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, Agile, or equivalent.
• IOSH, SMSTS, SSSTS, NEBOSH, or similar certification.
• Knowledge of CDM Regulations, permit-to-work systems, statutory compliance, CAFM, and scheduling software.
• Professional membership and a full UK Driving Licence are desirable.

What They Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Professional development and career progression.
• A supportive, collaborative environment.
• Diverse projects and the opportunity to deliver high-quality engineering and facilities services.