Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager (M&E)

Location: Bristol, UK

Salary: £75,000–£85,000 + car

Job Type: Full-time

Department: Operations

About the Company

A leading building services provider with over 45 years of industry experience, the company delivers comprehensive mechanical and electrical (M&E) solutions across a wide range of sectors, including data centres, industrial, logistics, pharmaceutical, healthcare, commercial, energy and infrastructure.

From initial design through to installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance, the business provides reliable, high-quality building services solutions tailored to its clients’ needs.

With a proven track record of delivering large-scale projects across the UK, Ireland and mainland Europe, the company is recognised for its commitment to quality, innovation and project delivery.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (M&E) to lead the successful delivery of large-scale mechanical and electrical projects in Bristol.

You will take responsibility for managing all M&E aspects of project delivery, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Working closely with clients, main contractors, subcontractors and internal teams, you will oversee project planning, technical coordination, resource management, installation and commissioning.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established M&E Project Manager with strong leadership skills and a proven track record of delivering complex building services projects.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the planning, coordination and delivery of all mechanical and electrical works from project commencement through to completion and handover.

Attend project start-up meetings and ensure all project requirements, specifications and contractual obligations are fully understood.

Manage project programmes, resources, labour and budgets to ensure delivery targets are achieved.

Coordinate technical submittals, ensuring documentation is submitted, reviewed and approved in line with project requirements.

Monitor project progress, maintain weekly progress reports and manage variations, changes and associated risks.

Liaise closely with main contractors, clients and site-based teams to maintain effective communication and resolve project issues.

Oversee the procurement, scheduling and delivery of plant, equipment and materials to support uninterrupted site progress.

Develop and manage construction and commissioning programmes, ensuring commissioning activities are properly planned and executed.

Lead and coordinate project teams, including Project Managers, Site Managers, Foremen and subcontractors.

Attend site meetings and subcontractor reviews, ensuring actions are recorded, followed up and completed within agreed timescales.

Manage project documentation, records and handover processes in accordance with company procedures.

Identify opportunities for innovation and continuous improvement, communicating project-specific developments to the Contracts Manager.

Ensure works are delivered in accordance with relevant health and safety requirements, quality standards and project specifications.

About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced M&E professional with strong project leadership capabilities and the ability to manage complex projects in a fast-paced construction environment.

You will ideally have:

Extensive Project Management experience within the mechanical and electrical building services industry.

A proven track record of delivering large-scale M&E projects on time and within budget.

Experience managing multidisciplinary teams, including Project Managers, Site Managers, Foremen and subcontractors.

Strong knowledge of project planning, programme management, commissioning and handover processes.

Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.

Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to manage budgets, variations, resources and project risks.

A proactive, organised approach with strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

A qualification in Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline is desirable.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary of £75,000–£85,000, plus car.

Professional development and career progression support.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Health and wellbeing initiatives.

Bike to Work Scheme.