Senior Project Manager M&E

JD Recruitment Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career progression

Exposure to complex flagship projects

Job summary

JD Recruitment Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior M&E Project Manager to lead high-value mechanical and electrical installation projects from concept to completion in a on-site role in Greater London.

You will oversee the full lifecycle of M&E installations across commercial and industrial schemes, including data centre fit-outs, delivering safely and on budget while maintaining high standards of client satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an M&E Project Manager delivering large-scale commercial/industrial schemes.
• Data centre fit-outs or critical infrastructure experience is highly advantageous.
• HND or Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering, or a trade background equivalent.
• Design capability or design review experience is advantageous.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills with senior client management on site.
• Valid CSCS Black Card, SMSTS and relevant professional memberships (e.g., CIBSE, IET, APM) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage and oversee all on-site M&E operational activities, ensuring on-time delivery to specification and budget.
• Act as primary on-site contact for clients, main contractors, sub-contractors and consultants; drive progress meetings.
• Review M&E designs, drawings and specs; coordinate spatial requirements, value engineering and buildability checks on site.
• Enforce health, safety, environmental and quality standards across installation phases; ensure regulatory compliance and commissioning procedures.
• Manage project valuations, variations, sub-contractor accounts, supply chain scheduling and progress reporting with the commercial team.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, sign-off and handover for complex M&E systems to ensure seamless client readiness.

Skills

M&E project management

Client management

Commercial awareness

On-site leadership

Education

HND/Degree in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Senior M&E Project Manager to join our team, delivering high-value mechanical and electrical installation projects from concept to completion.

In this key client-facing role, you will be on site overseeing the complete lifecycle of operational M&E installations across a diverse range of commercial and industrial schemes including high-specification data centre fit-outs.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a strong technical leader who combines hands-on operational delivery with commercial acumen and senior client management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Operations & Delivery: Lead, manage, and oversee all on-site M&E operational activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, to specification, and within budget.
• Client & Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary on-site point of contact for clients, main contractors, sub-contractors, and consultants, building strong relationships and leading progress meetings.
• Technical Oversight: Review M&E designs, drawings, and specifications. Coordinate spatial requirements, value engineering, and buildability checks on site.
• Quality & Safety: Enforce rigorous health, safety, environmental, and quality assurance standards across all installation phases, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and commissioning procedures.
• Commercial & Financial Control: Manage project valuations, variations, sub-contractor accounts, supply chain scheduling, and progress reporting alongside the commercial team.
• Commissioning & Handover: Oversee the commissioning, testing, sign-off, and handover process for complex mechanical and electrical systems, ensuring seamless operational readiness for the client.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Experience: Proven track record as an M&E Project Manager or Senior M&E Project Manager delivering large-scale commercial and industrial projects.
• Sector Expertise: Prior experience managing data centre fit‑outs or critical infrastructure projects is highly advantageous.
• Technical Background: Strong operational background in mechanical and electrical engineering installations (HND/Degree or trade background equivalent).
• Design Capability: Practical M&E design experience or design review capability ishighly advantageous.
• Client-Facing Skills: Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with a proven track record of managing senior client relationships on site.
• Certifications: Valid CSCS Black Card, SMSTS, and relevant technical/professional memberships (e.g., CIBSE, IET, APM) are preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Career progression within a growing, industry-leading organisation
• Exposure to complex, flagship infrastructure projects