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We looking for an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Project Manager to deliver multidisciplinary projects across our national client portfolio.
This is a regional role supporting projects across HVAC, mechanical and electrical services, office fit-out and building fabric. Projects will vary in size, scope and complexity, with values of up to £10 million.
You will manage projects from the initial client brief and pre-construction stages through to delivery, completion and handover. You will work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and our internal Pre-Construction, Commercial, Health and Safety, Procurement and Operational teams.
A strong mechanical or electrical background is essential for this position.
Key responsibilities
- Manage mechanical, electrical, HVAC, fit-out and building-fabric projects from initial enquiry through to completion and handover.
- Develop client requirements into clear project scopes, proposals, programmes and delivery plans.
- Manage projects through the relevant RIBA stages in partnership with Pre-Construction and Operational teams.
- Lead design coordination meetings, site surveys and project reviews.
- Prepare contractor proposals, project execution plans, construction phase plans and risk registers.
- Manage procurement and tendering activity for subcontractor work packages.
- Coordinate and control subcontractors, consultants and supply-chain partners.
- Manage project resources, labour requirements and operational support.
- Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
- Maintain compliance with health and safety legislation, company procedures and client requirements.
- Chair project meetings and maintain accurate records, actions and progress reports.
- Monitor project costs, forecasts, variations and commercial performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve project margins and deliver value-engineering solutions.
- Manage contractual change and ensure variations are recorded and reported promptly.
- Agree and monitor project-specific KPIs.
- Maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout the project lifecycle.
- Support the continued development of project teams and ensure personnel have the appropriate skills and training.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- At least five years’ experience delivering mechanical, electrical or multidisciplinary construction projects.
- A strong mechanical or electrical engineering background.
- Experience managing office refurbishment or fit-out projects with values of up to £10 million.
- Previous experience as a Project Manager or as an experienced Project Engineer ready to progress into project management.
- Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
- A strong understanding of the RIBA design process.
- Good commercial awareness, including project budgets, forecasting, variations and cost control.
- Experience managing subcontractors, consultants and supply-chain partners.
- A strong understanding of construction health and safety requirements.
- The ability to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities and project deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- The ability to lead, develop and motivate project teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Teams, Outlook, Excel, Word, Project and PowerPoint.
- A full UK driving licence.
Knowledge of NEC or other construction contracts would be advantageous.
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