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 properties
With typical works including:
• 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 such as insulation, glazing, and airtightness
works
• Retrofit and decarbonisation works delivered within occupied buildings
Individual site values will 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 M&E 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 H&S legislation
• Monitor site quality, workmanship, and technical compliance
• Oversee commissioning, testing, witnessing, snagging, and defects resolution
• Ensure accurate and timely production of O&M manuals and as-built information
• Prepare concise progress, cost, and risk reports for clients and internal teams
• Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures
• Support continuous improvement and lessons-learned processes.
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE
• Proven experience delivering mechanical and electrical building services projects
• Track record managing M&E works or packages typically 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 H&S requirements
• Commercial awareness including cost control, variations, and final accounts
• Ability to manage multiple projects and contractors simultaneously
• Full UK driving licence
DESIRABLE
• 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)
Salary description
£50000.00 - £65000.00 per year