Senior M&E Manager in London

Ardmore is looking for an experienced Senior M&E Manager to join our team on Hackney Yards, one of London's landmark mixed‑use developments. This is an exciting opportunity to take a lead role in managing and quality controlling the full mechanical and electrical installation process, from design coordination through to commissioning and handover. Working closely with the Project Director / Construction Director, you will oversee a team of M&E professionals and specialist subcontractors to ensure all services are delivered safely, efficiently, on programme, and to the highest standard.

The Role

As Senior M&E Manager, you will be responsible for leading the planning, coordination and execution of all mechanical and electrical elements across the project. You will play a key role in design integration, procurement, installation management, commissioning and handover, while ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations, codes and project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of all M&E packages from design through to completion and handover
• Manage Mechanical Managers, Electrical Managers and specialist subcontractors
• Review and coordinate M&E design to ensure practical, cost‑effective and compliant solutions
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor performance and installation quality
• Drive testing, commissioning, QA and compliance across all M&E systems
• Coordinate with design, commercial and site teams to resolve issues and maintain programme
• Ensure all works are delivered in line with health & safety requirements and Ardmore standards
• Monitor project costs, support value engineering and maintain accurate reporting throughout the lifecycle of the works.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in an M&E Manager / Senior M&E Manager role
• Experience with new build residential or Cut & Carve refurb projects is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of the full M&E lifecycle including design, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover
• Ability to read and interpret complex technical drawings and documentation
• Experience coordinating with consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams
• Strong understanding of health & safety, building regulations and quality assurance processes
• Commercial awareness and strong reporting capability
• Relevant qualifications such as City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3, 18th Edition, and SMSTS are highly desirable.

Example of Company Benefits (Dependent on role level)

• Generous Maternity, Adoption & Paternity Pay scheme
• Medical Cover (Most pre‑existing conditions are covered) - Dependent
• Generous amount of holidays, starting with 25 + bank holidays and going up to 30 days + Bank holidays (dependant on length of service), Day off on your birthday also included!
• Competitive pension scheme to help you for when you retire
• Life Assurance (Paying 4* your salary)
• Relevant professional membership fees paid and continued support with your professional growth and Learning.
• Generous Staff referral scheme, paying up to £3,500
• The opportunity to save up to 25% on your bike via the Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on 100's of retailers and Gyms

Further Information About the Role

Kindly be aware that this advertisement for our job vacancy may not encompass all assigned duties, responsibilities, or aspects of the role described. It is subject to potential amendments at the sole discretion of Ardmore.

Equal Opportunities

Ardmore are an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender, reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy or maternity.

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