Senior Project Manager (M&E)

Ancient Wisdom School; Daventry; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management firm based in Daventry is seeking a Senior Project Manager. You will be responsible for leading an on-site project management team and delivering diverse M&E upgrade works while ensuring compliance with quality and safety standards. A background in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and proven experience in project delivery are essential for this role. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company Vehicle or £5,200 Allowance

25 days annual leave (+ 8 bank holidays)

Up to 15% bonus

Private Healthcare

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering M&E upgrade, replacement, or refurbishment projects.
• Experience overseeing on-site delivery teams.
• Strong grasp of cost control and project governance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an on-site team of Project Supervisors and Site Managers.
• Act as the key client liaison maintaining strong relationships.
• Plan and oversee M&E upgrade and replacement projects.
• Monitor project performance against budget and quality targets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Cost control

Project governance

Education

Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Project Manager

Location: Daventry

Salary: £70,000 - £75,000 per annum

Package: Company Vehicle or £5,200 Allowance + 25 days annual leave (+ 8 bank holidays) + up to 15% bonus + Private Healthcare + Excellent Benefits

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Project Manager to join one of the UKs leading Facilities Management service providers. Based on a key facility in Daventry, you will lead the on-site project management team delivering a diverse range of mechanical and electrical (M&E) upgrade works, asset replacements, and decarbonisation projects.

This role will also see you oversee occasional refurbishment and fit-out projects, ensuring successful project delivery to agreed quality, safety, time, and cost standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage an on-site team of Project Supervisors and Site Managers to deliver multiple concurrent projects.
• Act as the key client liaison, maintaining strong relationships and ensuring seamless delivery of all project scopes.
• Plan and oversee M&E upgrade and replacement projects, with a strong focus on energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Develop and manage mobilisation, transition, and operational plans, ensuring commercial and operational deliverables are achieved.
• Monitor project performance against budget, schedule, and quality targets, implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure full compliance with company and client health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Report directly into the senior leadership team, providing regular progress updates and performance insights.
• Lead each scope of works from conception through to completion.
• Genuine opportunity to lead high-value, sustainable project programmes within a market-leading organisation.

About You

• Qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent).
• Proven experience delivering M&E upgrade, replacement, or refurbishment projects within a Facilities Management or Building Services environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with experience overseeing on-site delivery teams.
• Excellent communication, client engagement, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Commercially astute with a strong grasp of cost control and project governance.
• Able to commute to Daventry 4 days per week, with 1 day working from home.

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