Senior Project Manager

Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee MEP works on mission-critical projects. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, with opportunities for technical progression and travel across the UK. Candidates should have a strong M&E background and experience in delivering complex projects.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

Stay Away Included

Discretionary Bonus

Pension

Holidays

Private Medical Insurance

Technical Progression

Qualifications

• Strong Mechanical or Electrical bias or M&E / MEP construction background.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex commercial, industrial, logistics, or pharmaceutical projects.
• Familiarity with full project lifecycle, from design coordination to commissioning and handover.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full lifecycle of MEP works, from design coordination to project execution.
• Establish risk and opportunity management procedures.
• Create and manage project budgets.

Skills

Project delivery

MEP

Mechanical and Electrical

Construction management

Budget control

Risk management

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Manchester

£85,000 - £120,000 + Travel Allowance + Stay Away Included + Discretionary Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical Insurance + Package + Technical Progression + 'Immediate Start'

Take on the role of a Senior Project Manager role with a rapidly growing contractor in the thriving data centre and mission-critical construction sector.This role offers a clear path to progression into senior management.In this role, you will be reporting directly to the project director and form part of the leadership team which includes both operational and client engagement.

You will oversee the full lifecycle of MEP works, from design coordination and technical tender assessments to subcontractor management and project execution.Your responsibilities will span procurement, programme and budget control, quality assurance, and client engagement.You will lead technical teams, manage daily activities across contractors and vendors, and ensure full compliance with project delivery standards across mission critical projects.

Candidates can be based anywhere in the UK, but mobility is essential, as projects are located across the country.While this is a static role, you will be assigned to a single project for its extended duration, meaning you must be prepared to travel or stay away as required.The projects are spread across various locations in the UK, with additional opportunities to work abroad!

Your Role as a Senior Project Manager Will Include:

• Establish risk and opportunity management procedures and exercises including an early warning system which identifies potential risks or changes
• Responsible for handover of Project(s) to operations team, including the resolution of all defects
• Developing special solutions / value engineering for MEP Works
• Liaise with clients where applicable and manage both their needs and expectations
• Responsible for creating and managing project budgets

As a Senior Project Manager, You Will Have:

• Strong Mechanical or Electrical bias or M&E / MEP construction background
• Demonstrated success delivering complex commercial, industrial, logistics, or pharmaceutical projects
• Background in leading high-value construction projects within structured, fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with full project lifecycle, from design coordination to commissioning and handover

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