Senior Project Manager - M&E

Fawkes & Reece London; Lifford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fawkes & Reece London is seeking a Senior Project Manager with a strong M&E background to lead major commercial projects in Birmingham and the Midlands. You will oversee large-scale delivery, manage M&E packages, and coordinate with clients, consultants and subcontractors to drive successful outcomes.

The role requires proven PM experience in construction, a deep understanding of programmes and budgets, and a proactive approach to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Proven Senior Project Manager/PM experience in construction.
• Strong M&E/building services background and delivery of large commercial/industrial projects.
• Experience coordinating large subcontractor teams and complex packages.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of large-scale commercial and industrial projects.
• Manage M&E packages and coordinate with overall programme.
• Oversee programme, budget, quality and project performance.
• Coordinate subcontractors, consultants and site teams.
• Engage with client and stakeholders to meet expectations.
• Identify and manage project risks and commercial issues.
• Ensure safe delivery in line with standards and legislation.
• Drive meetings, reporting and progress updates.
• Lead commissioning, handover and close-out.

Skills

M&E background

Project management

Stakeholder management

Programme management

Budget control

Education

SMSTS

CSCS

Project Management Qualification

Job description

Senior Project Manager - M&E

Location: Birmingham

Sector: Commercial Construction

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

We're looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong M&E background to join a growing construction team delivering major commercial projects across Birmingham and the wider Midlands.

The role will suit a hands‑on project leader with experience delivering large-scale commercial, industrial, warehouse or logistics projects, who can manage projects from pre‑construction through to completion while maintaining a strong focus on programme, quality, cost and safety.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of commercial projects, working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Leading the delivery of large-scale commercial and industrial projects.
• Managing M&E packages and ensuring effective coordination with the wider construction programme.
• Taking responsibility for programme, budget, quality and project performance.
• Managing and coordinating subcontractors, consultants and site teams.
• Working closely with the client and project stakeholders to ensure expectations are met.
• Identifying and managing project risks, variations and commercial issues.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely and in accordance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Driving project meetings, reporting and progress updates.
• Managing the commissioning, handover and close‑out process.

About You

You'll ideally have:

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager / Project Manager within the construction sector.
• A strong M&E / building services background.
• Experience delivering commercial, industrial, logistics or warehouse projects.
• Experience managing large subcontractor teams and complex M&E packages.
• Strong understanding of construction programmes, budgets and project controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A commercially aware and proactive approach to project delivery.
• Relevant construction qualifications such as SMSTS, CSCS and/or a recognised project management qualification would be advantageous.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy and ambitious business delivering high-value commercial projects across Birmingham and the Midlands, with the opportunity to take a lead role on major developments.

If you're an experienced Project Manager with a strong M&E background and have delivered warehouses, logistics facilities or other large-scale commercial projects, we'd like to hear from you.