Senior M&E Project Manager | Mechanical Projects Lead

Energy Jobline ZR; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car or car allowance

Company bonus scheme

Pension and annual leave

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Ipswich is seeking a Project Manager (Mechanical Bias) to lead and manage mechanical and M&E projects valued £100K–£2M across sites in London and the South East.

You will oversee engineers and subcontractors, drive planning, cost control, and compliance, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery. A strong mechanical background, 10+ years' experience, and a UK driving license are essential.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' proven project experience on £100K–£2M projects.
• 8+ years mechanical background within mechanical construction, M&E, HVAC or commercial HVAC.
• Strong Mechanical/M&E Project Management experience.
• Commercial Gas / Mechanical bias.
• Mechanical trade qualification – City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent.
• Proven experience managing site teams and subcontractors.
• Strong project planning, cost control and commercial management experience.
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous site experience across operations, construction and commissioning.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Strong understanding of HSE, quality and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical and M&E projects valued £100K–£2M.
• Oversee engineers, site teams and subcontractors across multiple projects.
• Manage projects from planning through to completion and commissioning, ensuring delivery safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards.
• Manage project planning, cost control, variations, contract requirements and resources.
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
• Review HSE, quality requirements, specifications and project schedules.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, purchasing and project resources.
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage issues and ensure compliance throughout the project.
• Participate in tender processes and provide project reviews and reports to senior management.
• Travel weekly to sites across London and the Southeast.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical background

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cost control

HSE compliance

Site management

Contract management

Driving licence

Education

Mechanical trade qualification – City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in Ipswich is seeking a Project Manager (Mechanical Bias) to lead and manage mechanical and M&E projects valued £100K–£2M across sites in London and the South East.

You will oversee engineers and subcontractors, drive planning, cost control, and compliance, and ensure safety, quality and on-time delivery. A strong mechanical background, 10+ years' experience, and a UK driving license are essential.