Senior Project Manager

M&E Project Manager (Building Services)

FM Service Provider

West London

£80 - 90,000 Salary

Car Allowance, Pension, Bonus

Our client are a household name within commercial property & engineering, with a wealth of customers across the corporate, financial services, healthcare space. Due to the mobilisation and growth of one of the largest developments in the UK, which they provide M&E service delivery across a large-scale estate in West London which comprises offices, retail, residential and events space. Guideline salary for the position is in the range of £80 – 90,000 basic, and also includes a £5,000 car allowance, pension, and opportunity for a discretionary bonus.

The role requires someone who has at least five years experience within M&E Projects & Small Works / Fit-Out, and crucially have progressed from a “on-the-tools” role. This necessitates a mechanical / electrical engineering background, ideally through a full apprenticeship. An experience within large-scale, mixed use sites would be advantageous, as well as events / premium office space, etc.

Particular experience should extend to:

Project Management:

• Deliver multiple small works, fit-out, and M&E projects autonomously
• Manage complete project lifecycles from specification through closeout
• Balance competing stakeholder demands in pressured, time-sensitive environments
• Solve issues rapidly with minimal client impact

Contractor & Team Leadership:

• Manage contractor performance to client's exacting standards
• Lead diverse teams across varied project types
• Provide technical guidance on M&E and fabric disciplines
• Conduct quality audits on subcontractors
• Implement HR procedures and performance management

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure H&S legislation compliance including CDM regulations
• Maintain risk assessments and method statements
• Uphold zero-harm culture and client duty of care
• Manage contractor safety performance in live environments

Financial Management:

• Budget control and project costing
• P&L responsibility contributing to portfolio profitability
• WIP tracking and debt management
• Monitor project costs against forecasts

Client & Stakeholder Management:

• Proactive client liaison reinforcing organisation’s value proposition
• Manage expectations in high-profile commercial and events spaces
• Deliver client satisfaction that supports retention and reputation
• Report on project progression with transparency

Operational Excellence:

• Plan and develop project specifications
• Monitor progress and set realistic end dates
• Conduct workload review and resource planning
• Perform quality audits maintaining standards and aligned operational frameworks

Business Development:

• Pipeline development to increase annual turnover
• Identify additional service opportunities within existing client relationships
• Contribute to company’s portfolio growth strategy
• Deepen client relationships through proactive value delivery

Qualifications:

• IOSH or higher (mandatory)
• SMSTS (mandatory)
• CSCS Gold Card (preferred)

Technical Competencies:

• Competent working knowledge of M&E systems
• Understanding of building fabric disciplines
• Ability to oversee complex, integrated building systems typical of premium commercial venues

Professional Experience:

• Industry-relevant qualifications and proven track record
• Operational experience leading diverse teams
• Performance management to KPIs using operational MI systems