Senior Project Manager, MEP & Building Services

Turner & Townsend; Leeds; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend in Leeds seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex MEP and building services projects from inception to completion. You will drive budgets, schedules and stakeholder engagement with transparent governance.

Lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee design, procurement and construction activities, and ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards while maintaining client satisfaction and project value.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil engineering, architecture or related discipline.
• 8+ years in project management with at least 5 years in MEP or building services.
• Expertise in budgets, schedules and resource allocation.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and construction methodologies.
• Experience in contract management and vendor coordination.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficient in project management software and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across levels.
• Desirable: PRINCE2, APM or PMP; BIM experience; health and safety knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall project costs, schedules and budgets to ensure value for money.
• Lead and coordinate general contractors, subcontractors and consultants.
• Track milestones and dependencies to prevent delays.
• Conduct client meetings and stakeholder engagement sessions with clarity.
• Oversee MEP design, installation and commissioning per specs and regs.
• Review technical docs, drawings and BIM data for quality and accuracy.
• Identify and mitigate risks with contingency planning and innovative solutions.
• Mentor project team members and foster continuous improvement.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & scheduling

Stakeholder management

Leadership & mentoring

Communication

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Civil Eng or Architecture

Tools

BIM (Building Information Modelling)

Project management software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Turner & Townsend in Leeds seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex MEP and building services projects from inception to completion. You will drive budgets, schedules and stakeholder engagement with transparent governance.

Lead multidisciplinary teams, oversee design, procurement and construction activities, and ensure compliance with regulations and quality standards while maintaining client satisfaction and project value.