Project Manager

Bridgeman Recruitment Services Ltd; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Project Manager in M&E and HVAC to deliver national projects across various sectors in the UK. The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background, proven project management experience, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders. Responsibilities include managing project programmes, budgets, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. This position offers a competitive salary along with a company vehicle or car allowance for permanent hires.

Benefits

Competitive salary or day rate

National project exposure

Company vehicle or car allowance

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing M&E / HVAC projects on a national level.
• Strong mechanical background with knowledge in HVAC, pipework, and plant rooms.
• Excellent stakeholder management and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage M&E projects from award to completion.
• Take full responsibility for mechanical and HVAC packages.
• Produce and manage project programmes, budgets, and cash flow.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers nationwide.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical background

HVAC knowledge

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification or trade background

SMSTS / SSSTS

CSCS qualification

Job description

Project Manager - M&E (Mechanical / HVAC)

Location: National (UK-wide projects)

Sector: M&E / Building Services / HVAC

Employment Type: Permanent (or Contract - adaptable)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager with a strong mechanical and HVAC background to deliver projects nationally across a diverse portfolio of commercial and industrial schemes. The role will suit a hands‑on Project Manager who is comfortable taking full ownership of projects from pre‑construction through to final handover.

You will be responsible for managing programme, cost, quality, safety, and client relationships while coordinating internal teams, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure successful delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing M&E projects from award through to completion and handover
• Full responsibility for mechanical and HVAC packages, including design coordination, procurement, and installation
• Producing and managing project programmes, budgets, and cash flow
• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers nationwide
• Overseeing commissioning, testing, and snagging processes
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety, quality, and regulatory standards
• Acting as the primary point of contact for clients and consultants
• Attending progress meetings and producing detailed project reports
• Managing variations, change control, and commercial awareness alongside commercial teams

Essential Experience & Background

• Proven experience as a Project Manager delivering M&E / HVAC projects
• Strong mechanical background (HVAC, pipework, plant rooms, ductwork, etc.)
• Experience managing projects on a national or multi-site basis
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and subcontractors
• Strong understanding of building services coordination and sequencing
• Excellent organisational, communication, and leadership skills

Qualifications (Desirable)

• Mechanical Engineering qualification or trade background
• SMSTS / SSSTS
• CSCS (Manager or Professionally Qualified)
• First Aid (preferred but not essential)

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary or day rate (dependent on experience)
• National project exposure across varied sectors
• Company vehicle or car allowance (if permanent)
• Long-term career progression with a growing delivery team