Project Manager (M&E)

Pure Tech Recruitment; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialist Engineering design and build contractor seeks a Project Manager (M&E) to manage clean and wastewater treatment projects across the UK. The role involves overseeing technical, operational, and commercial project aspects, ensuring alignment with contract requirements while maintaining quality and safety standards. Candidates should have prior project management experience in the water industry and flexibility to travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Project Manager in water/wastewater treatment.
• Mechanical & Electrical project delivery experience required.
• Familiar with HSEQ standards and practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage project design, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Coordinate various disciplines for project execution.
• Ensure compliance with client requirements and maintain project files.

Skills

Project Management

Mechanical & Electrical project delivery

Health, Safety, Environmental standards

Quality Management System

Job description

Our client is a small specialist niche Engineering design and build contractor who deliver projects for both clean and wastewater treatment. They specialise in the delivery of MEICA projects for various water authorities throughout the UK. Due to continuous growth and project awards, they are looking to recruit a Project Manager (M&E).

You will be home based with the requirement to travel to the Anglian Water and Yorkshire Water regions when required dependant on project needs. You must have a degree of flexibility to travel.

You will report directly to the Operations Manager and your role and responsibilities will include.

• Manage technical, operational, and commercial aspects of project design, procurement, installation, and commissioning activities.
• Create and maintain project programs in alignment with contract requirements and critical timelines.
• Coordinate the various disciplines involved in project execution, including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.
• Ensure CDM files, DWI material files, method statements, risk assessments, QA files, and design risk assessments are prepared and maintained per client requirements.
• Maintain project filing systems in line with the Quality Management System (QMS).
• Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and clients to ensure smooth project delivery and address any concerns promptly.
• Issue early warnings, prepare requests for information, and manage variations to meet contractual requirements.
• Conduct site visits and surveys, producing necessary documentation and ensuring timely resolution of snag items.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience operating at Project Manager level within the water/wastewater treatment industry.
• Mechanical & Electrical project delivery experience.
• Familiarity with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality (HSEQ) standards and practices.
• Flexibility to travel and if required to stay overnight.