Senior Project Manager

1st Step Solutions Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading building services specialist in London is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee prestigious hotel development projects. The role involves managing MEP delivery and requires strong leadership, technical expertise, and the ability to handle large-scale projects efficiently. Competitive salary and benefits are included.

Benefits

Attractive salary

Full benefits package

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering large-scale M&E projects.
• Strong technical background in Mechanical or Electrical Building Services.
• Experience managing projects worth £5m to £15m+.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee MEP delivery on site from install through to commissioning.
• Manage coordination between design, procurement, installation, and commissioning teams.
• Report regularly to senior leadership on progress, KPIs, and project status.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Education

Relevant Industry Qualifications

SMSTS

CSCS Black Card

Job description

1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading building services specialist who have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to deliver complex, high-value projects across the residential, hospitality, and mixed-use sectors.

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (M&E Bias) to join our client for a prestigious hotel development project in London. This is a landmark new build scheme, with the existing frame and curtain wall already completed. Our client is now progressing into the full MEP fit-out.

Role Responsibilities
* Lead and oversee the full MEP delivery on site, from install through to commissioning and handover
* Manage coordination between design, procurement, installation, and commissioning teams
* Act as the principal interface with client, contractor and internal delivery teams
* Manage and mitigate risk, programme, cost, and quality issues throughout the project lifecycle
* Provide technical oversight and leadership across either Mechanical or Electrical disciplines (dependent on bias)
* Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality assurance, and statutory requirements
* Manage M&E subcontractors and direct labour, maintaining momentum on-site
* Report regularly to senior leadership on progress, KPIs, and project status
Requirements
* Demonstrable experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering large-scale M&E projects, ideally within hotel or high-end residential sectors
* Strong technical background in either Mechanical or Electrical Building Services
* Experience managing projects with M&E values of £5m to £15m+
* Proven ability to deliver to programme in high-pressure environments
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Knowledge of current regulations, health & safety legislation, and best practice in MEP construction
* SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and relevant industry qualifications preferred

Attractive salary with a full benefits package