M&E Project Manager

Project Manager - Mechanical & Electrical (M&E)

This is a rare opportunity to join a friendly and ambitious Design & Build Building Services Consultancy based in the heart of Wilmslow Town Centre (just 20 minutes from Manchester City Centre).

Established in 2018, the business is on a strong growth trajectory and is seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to deliver mechanical and electrical building services projects typically ranging from £25,000 to £1 million per site across the public sector, commercial property, and large domestic residential buildings.

As a driven and technically capable professional, you will play a key role in delivering retrofit, refurbishment, and decarbonisation projects, supporting the mission to help the built environment meet the UK's 2050 Net Zero Carbon targets.

As M&E Project Manager, you will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of mechanical and electrical works, from early feasibility and design coordination through procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.

Projects will often involve multiple concurrent sites or phased packages, requiring strong organisation, technical competence, and the ability to maintain control of programme, cost, quality, and safety.

You will work in live and occupied environments, coordinating closely with clients, building users, contractors, and internal design teams to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient delivery.

What We Offer

Base Salary: Up to £75k
Holiday: 28 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays
Pension: Minimum 6% employer contribution
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday with flexible start/finish times
Hybrid Working: 2 days working from home / 3 days office-based
Training & Development: Comprehensive personal development planAdditional Company Benefits

Private medical insurance
Holiday buy and sell scheme
Electric vehicle scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Sustainable volunteering day
Regular company-funded social events
Equal opportunities employerTypical Projects

Projects will typically involve M&E works within:

Public sector buildings (leisure centres, schools, civic buildings, social housing)
Commercial buildings (offices, mixed-use developments, industrial and retail)
Large domestic and multi-residential propertiesTypical scopes of work include:

New and replacement heating systems
Air source heat pumps, air-to-air systems, and hybrid solutions
LTHW, DHW, and plantroom upgrades
Ventilation and air-conditioning systems
Electrical upgrades (power, lighting, containment, controls)
Renewable technologies including solar PV and battery storage
Building management and control systems (BMS)
Coordination with building fabric improvements (insulation, glazing, airtightness)
Retrofit and decarbonisation works delivered within occupied buildingsIndividual site values typically range from £25k to £1m, often delivered as part of wider programmes or multi-site frameworks under Design & Build or Principal Contractor arrangements.

The Role

Deliver multiple M&E projects (£25k-£1m per site) across public sector, commercial, and large domestic clients
Manage M&E delivery from pre-construction through to completion and handover
Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and cost forecasts
Procure and manage mechanical and electrical contractors and specialist suppliers
Administer contracts including valuations, variations, and final accounts
Coordinate mechanical and electrical design information for construction
Lead site meetings and manage interfaces with construction teams and stakeholders
Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, and Health & Safety legislation
Monitor site quality, workmanship, and technical compliance
Oversee commissioning, testing, witnessing, snagging, and defects resolution
Ensure timely production of O&M manuals and as-built information
Prepare clear progress, cost, and risk reports for clients and internal teams
Identify project risks and implement mitigation measures
Support continuous improvement and lessons-learned processesRequired Experience

Essential

Proven experience delivering mechanical and electrical building services projects
Track record managing M&E works or packages valued between £25k and £1m
Experience across public sector, commercial, and large domestic buildings
Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems
Experience delivering works in live / occupied environments
Good working knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CDM, and Health & Safety requirements
Strong commercial awareness including cost control, variations, and final accounts
Ability to manage multiple projects and contractors simultaneously
Full UK driving licenceDesirable

Background in Building Services Engineering or M&E contracting
Experience within Design & Build environments
Familiarity with low-carbon and renewable technologies
Project management qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, PMP - desirable)

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