Senior Project Manager (M&E Retail)

Elecomm Ltd; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elecomm are a leading UK building services provider with a focus on Electrical, Mechanical, Technology Services and Maintenance solutions. We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead multiple retail M&E programmes from our Head Office in Sheffield, with travel to client sites across the UK.

Reporting to the Retail Operations Manager, you will manage programmes, budgets and resources, coordinating site teams and subcontractors to deliver projects safely, on time and to scope.

Qualifications

• Experience as Project Manager or Senior Project Manager in mechanical and electrical building services.
• Experience delivering projects for major UK supermarkets and national retailers in live retail environments.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness with budget, forecast, and subcontractor management.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects and delivery teams.
• Sound understanding of M&E installations, drawings, specs and delivery requirements.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills; confident with clients and senior management.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple retail M&E projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Take ownership of project programmes, budgets, resources, procurement and overall delivery performance.
• Coordinate site teams, supervisors, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure project success.
• Maintain commercial control including cost management, forecasting and variations.
• Develop and maintain relationships with clients, main contractors and project stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, programme constraints and commercial challenges.
• Ensure all projects comply with Elecomm Health & Safety, QA and compliance procedures.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Estimating, Procurement and Compliance teams for delivery.
• Provide accurate project reporting and regular progress updates to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational performance and client satisfaction.

Skills

Project management

Budget management

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Planning

Commercial awareness

Driving licence

Education

Industry qualifications

Job description

Elecomm are one of the UK's leading multi-disciplined building services providers, delivering Electrical, Mechanical, Technology Services and Maintenance solutions to a range of national clients.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our Retail M&E division, based at our Head Office in Sheffield, with a requirement to visit client sites across the UK.

Reporting to the Retail Operations Manager, the successful candidate will take responsibility for the management and delivery of multiple mechanical and electrical projects across the retail sector, ensuring programmes are delivered safely, commercially and to the required quality standards.

This is a key operational position requiring strong project leadership, commercial awareness and the ability to manage multiple workstreams within fast-paced retail environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple retail M&E projects from mobilisation through to completion and handover.
• Take ownership of project programmes, budgets, resources, procurement and overall delivery performance.
• Manage and coordinate site teams, supervisors, specialist subcontractors and suppliers to ensure successful project execution.
• Maintain effective commercial control, including cost management, forecasting, variations, subcontractor expenditure and project profitability.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with clients, principal contractors and key project stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, programme constraints and commercial challenges, implementing appropriate corrective actions.
• Ensure all projects are delivered in accordance with Elecomm's Health & Safety, quality assurance and compliance procedures.
• Work collaboratively with internal Commercial, Estimating, Procurement and Compliance teams to support effective project delivery.
• Provide accurate project reporting, financial forecasts and regular progress updates to senior management.
• Drive continuous improvement in operational performance, delivery standards and client satisfaction.

About You

• Proven experience in a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager position within the mechanical and electrical building services sector .
• Previous experience delivering projects for major UK supermarkets and national retail clients within live retail environments, including store refurbishments, fit-outs, new stores or national rollout programmes, would be a distinct advantage.
• Strong commercial and financial awareness, with experience managing project budgets, variations, forecasting and subcontractor accounts.
• Demonstrable experience managing multiple concurrent projects and associated delivery teams.
• A sound understanding of mechanical and electrical installations, technical drawings, specifications and project delivery requirements.
• Strong organisational, planning and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to engage directly with clients and senior management.
• A proactive, commercially focused approach, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Relevant industry qualifications and a full UK driving licence.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced project professional looking to take ownership of significant retail M&E programmes within an established and growing division, with the opportunity to contribute directly to its continued development and success.

Working at Elecomm

At Elecomm, we believe in a genuine One Team approach. We encourage collaboration across the business, ensuring our multi-disciplined teams work together to deliver a reliable, high-quality service to our clients.

Our values are built on Knowledge, Trust, Reliability and Teamwork. We promote a culture of accountability, professionalism and continuous improvement, supporting our employees in developing their skills and progressing their careers.

Elecomm is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.