At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead electrical and mechanical projects from start to finish, ensuring quality and safety.
- Company: Reputable contractor known for high-quality project delivery in various sectors.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension, and ongoing training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible travel and clear career progression in a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make a real impact on diverse and exciting projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in managing electrical and mechanical projects with strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
- Listed: 2026-07-06Sector: MEP Contracts
- Email: emily@ssaltd. com
- Phone: 447761659523Electrical/Mechanical Project Manager
- Type: Permanent
Industry: M&EDescription Our client is an established mechanical and electrical contractor with a strong reputation for safe, high-quality project delivery.
The business supports commercial, residential, healthcare, education, infrastructure and technically complex building-services schemes, with a clear focus on safe delivery, technical quality and long-term client relationships.
Due to continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are seeking a Electrical / Mechanical Project Manager to join their team.
The successful candidate will manage the successful delivery of electrical and mechanical work packages from pre-construction through installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
This position will work closely with project leadership, commercial, design, planning and supply-chain stakeholders, providing clear ownership of the role's key deliverables and helping the wider team achieve programme, quality, safety and financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage electrical and mechanical project delivery from pre-construction and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover.
- Develop and maintain delivery programmes, short-term plans and procurement schedules.
- Coordinate design information, technical submittals, RFIs and builder's-work requirements.
- Manage subcontractors, supervisors and direct labour, setting clear expectations for safety, quality and productivity.
- Monitor progress, cost, risk and change, escalating issues and agreeing recovery actions.
- Lead client, consultant and subcontractor meetings and maintain clear action tracking.
- Ensure materials, plant and specialist resources are procured in line with programme requirements.
- Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, O&M information and practical completion.
- Work closely with commercial colleagues to support valuations, variations and financial performance.
- Candidate Profile
- Proven experience managing electrical and mechanical packages on construction or engineering projects.
- Strong understanding of design coordination, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning.
- Confident leading subcontractors and communicating with clients, consultants and project teams.
- Relevant technical qualification or trade background, supported by strong site-delivery experience.
Requirements & Experience
- Good understanding of construction health and safety, quality assurance and project controls.
- Ability to work effectively with clients, consultants, subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.
- Flexibility to travel to project locations as required.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Generous annual leave and company pension provision.
- Car allowance, company vehicle or project travel support may be available depending on seniority and role requirements.
- Ongoing training, professional development and clear career-progression opportunities.
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