Project Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE
The Project Manager leads the day-to-day delivery of a single project, ensuring all works are completed on time, within budget and to the required technical and quality standards. You will take early ownership of the project, coordinate site activities, manage subcontractors and engineers, and maintain clear communication with clients and internal teams. This is a hands-on delivery role focused on driving progress on site, resolving issues quickly, managing resources effectively and ensuring the project remains safe, compliant and aligned with programme requirements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MANAGERIAL
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Take early ownership of the project, attend handover meetings and stay aware of all M&E design developments.
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Produce procurement schedules, organise site setup and ensure Quality Assurance and H&S compliance.
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Lead and coordinate site teams, subcontractors and engineers, maintaining strong communication with clients.
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Monitor labour, resources, and site progress, resolving issues and reporting concerns to the Contracts Manager.
FINANCIAL
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Manage the financial performance of the project, reviewing costs early and ensuring budgets are achievable.
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Identify, price and submit all variations promptly, ensuring client instructions are issued.
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Produce accurate monthly valuations and Project Review Meeting reports.
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Approve subcontract payments, negotiate variations and support final account preparation.
TECHNICAL
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Oversee technical delivery, ensuring drawings are accurate, approved and suitable for installation.
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Provide Procurement with full technical details and ensure timely production of O&M manuals.
CONTRACTUAL
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Maintain accurate contractual records and correspondence.
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Identify cause-and-effect issues, initiate EOT claims when required and ensure site teams record key dates.
PROGRAMMING & PLANNING
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Produce and maintain the contract programme, design programme and labour resource plans.
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Keep the programme central to team focus, driving progress and updating regularly.
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Develop commissioning programmes early and ensure commissioning activities progress without delay.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR – KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
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Strong understanding of M&E project delivery, installation processes and quality standards.
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Knowledge of contract terms, variations, EOTs and maintaining accurate contractual records.
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Good grasp of commercial processes including valuations, cost control, WIPs and subcontract management.
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Ability to interpret drawings, technical information and coordinate with Design/QA teams.
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Skilled in programme development, labour planning, procurement scheduling and progress tracking.
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Confident leading site teams, subcontractors and engineers to drive daily delivery.
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Strong organisational skills with accurate reporting, documentation and record-keeping.
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Ability to identify risks early, resolve issues quickly and maintain project momentum