Project Manager – M&E ref 1614943

ESSENTIAL EMPLOYMENT LTD; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Project Manager to lead M&E projects within the Capital Works team in London. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in construction project management, excellent communication skills, and a client-focused approach. This full-time temporary role involves overseeing project delivery and health and safety compliance, ensuring seamless client handovers. Interested candidates can apply via the website or email their CV.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in construction project management.
• Knowledge of procurement processes and leaseholder management.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&E projects and organise the project team.
• Build relationships with management and clients.
• Ensure project delivery aligns with budgets.

Skills

Construction project management

Stakeholder engagement

Client-focused approach

Problem solving

Education

Membership of a relevant professional institution (e.g., RICS)

Job description

Overview

Project Manager – M&E ref 1614943-

This role will be based in the M&E team within Capital Works. The project manager will lead M&E projects and should have experience in this field. The Project Manager will take overall responsibility for project delivery, delivering to agreed budgets in conjunction with the commercial and finance support functions, and will manage the project team and relationships with management and clients/end-users. The post holder will also be responsible for health and safety matters associated with the project(s) and for the seamless handover to clients and the internal asset management team. The post holder will be required to attend evening and occasional weekend meetings and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead M&E projects within the Capital Works team and organise and motivate the project team.
• Build and develop excellent professional relationships with management and the clients/end-users.
• Take overall responsibility for project delivery and ensure alignment with budgets in collaboration with commercial and finance support functions.
• Oversee health and safety matters on the project(s) and ensure seamless handover to clients and the internal asset management team.
• Attend evening and occasional weekend meetings and events as required.

About you / Qualifications

• Strategic thinker with significant experience in construction project management and/or project delivery.
• Knowledge of relevant procurement processes and leaseholder management.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety legislation, compliance, and the implementation of CDM regulations.
• Self-motivated with a client/resident‑focused, professional and polished approach.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; experience leading stakeholder engagement processes and schemes with residents in occupation is desirable.
• Demonstrated commitment to service excellence and a track record in positive resident engagement.
• Problem solver with the ability to anticipate change and facilitate it to meet project requirements.
• Membership of the Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, the Chartered Institute of Builders, Association of Project Managers, and NEBOSH construction certificate is desired but not essential.

Contract and Application Details

• This is a Full-time role on a temporary contract basis.
• If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, or email your CV to [e-mail] quoting the reference number.
• Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy and is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
• All our roles may be subject to pre-employment checks including references; please be prepared.
• Due to high volumes of CVs, we are not able to respond to all unsuccessful applications. You will hear from us by phone if we can take your CV forward.
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