Senior M&E Project Manager - Major Project (Manchester)
Location: Manchester (with future projects across the North West)
Salary: Circa -95,000 + Comprehensive Package

The Opportunity
We are a Tier 1 Main Contractor with a strong pipeline of high-profile, technically complex projects across the North West. Due to continued growth and a flagship project award in Manchester, we are seeking an experienced Senior M&E Project Manager to lead the mechanical and electrical delivery on a major scheme.

This is a pivotal leadership role, reporting directly to the Project Director, where you will take full responsibility for M&E delivery on site ensuring programme, quality, safety, and commercial objectives are achieved. The M&E package on this project is valued at circa -50 million, offering a significant and high-impact scope of works.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all day-to-day M&E site activities on a major project
• Manage, mentor, and coordinate a team of M&E Managers and Engineers
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with programme milestones and budget targets
• Drive health & safety standards across all M&E operations
• Coordinate with construction, design, and commercial teams to ensure seamless project delivery
• Manage subcontractors, ensuring performance, quality, and compliance
• Contribute to project planning, risk management, and value engineering initiatives
• Provide clear and consistent reporting to the Project Director and senior stakeholders

What We''re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Senior or Lead M&E Project Manager on large-scale construction projects (Tier 1 or major subcontractor background preferred)
• Strong leadership experience managing site teams and multiple workstreams
• Demonstrable track record of delivering complex M&E packages on time and within budget
• Experience managing high-value M&E packages (circa -50m preferred)
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, commissioning, and handover processes
• Strong commercial awareness and contract understanding
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills

What''s on Offer

• Salary circa -95,000
• Attractive benefits package (car allowance, bonus, pension, healthcare)
• Long-term pipeline of secured work across the North West
• Opportunity to work on landmark, technically challenging projects
• Clear progression pathway within a leading Tier 1 contractor

Apply Now
If you are an experienced M&E leader looking for your next challenge in Manchester and beyond, we would love to hear from you.