Project Manager Construction

AWC STAFF SERVICES LTD; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to oversee all mechanical and electrical aspects of construction projects. You will be responsible for project management from planning to handover, ensuring compliance with client standards and regulations. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of building services systems, excellent project management skills, and the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders. This position offers competitive rates and significant career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Excellent rates

Career prospects

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services systems.
• Excellent project management and coordination skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all M&E aspects of projects on behalf of the client.
• Develop and monitor M&E budgets, cost plans, and cash flows.
• Manage M&E commissioning strategies and procedures.

Skills

Mechanical and electrical building services systems

Project management

Coordination skills

Commercial awareness

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Our client, one of the world’s largest building and facilities management companies, is looking for talented Project Managers (client side).

The M&E Project Manager will act as the client’s technical representative, responsible for planning, managing, and overseeing all mechanical and electrical aspects of construction projects from feasibility through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover. The role ensures that M&E systems are delivered on time, within budget, compliant, safe, and fit for purpose, while protecting the client’s interests.

Responsibilities

• Project & Technical Management
• Lead and manage all M&E aspects of projects on behalf of the client
• Define the M&E project brief, performance requirements, and employer's requirements
• Review and manage M&E designs to ensure compliance with:
• Client standards
• Statutory regulations
• Sustainability and energy targets
• Coordinate M&E integration with architectural, structural, and operational requirements
• Consultant & Contractor Management
• Appoint, manage, and monitor M&E consultants, designers, and contractors
• Review technical submissions, specifications, drawings, and calculations
• Chair and attend M&E progress meetings
• Ensure consultants and contractors meet contractual obligations
• Cost, Programme & Risk Control
• Develop and monitor M&E budgets, cost plans, and cash flows
• Review and manage variations, value engineering, and change control
• Monitor M&E programmes and critical paths
• Identify and mitigate technical and commercial risks
• Construction & Site Oversight
• Monitor site progress and quality of M&E works
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality standards, and approved designs
• Resolve technical issues, clashes, and interface problems
• Witness factory and site acceptance tests as required
• Commissioning, Handover & Close-Out
• Manage M&E commissioning strategies and procedures
• Ensure successful testing, commissioning, and certification
• Oversee O&M manuals, as-built drawings, asset data, and training
• Support smooth handover to facilities management and operations teams
• Stakeholder & Client Liaison
• Act as the main M&E point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
• Provide clear technical advice to non-technical stakeholders
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical building services systems
• Excellent project management and coordination skills
• Commercial awareness and contract administration knowledge
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

In return our client offer excellent rates and great career prospects