Job description:
Cairn Cross is seeking an ambitious Mechanical & Electrical / Civils Project Manager to join our expanding team and play a key role in delivering high-quality civil engineering and infrastructure projects.
You’ll work within our delivery team to oversee a range of live projects, ensuring they’re completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your career in the civil engineering industry within a supportive and forward-thinking environment.
At Cairn Cross, you’ll be part of an enthusiastic and driven team committed to excellence, collaboration, and professional growth.
About Cairn Cross:
Cairn Cross is a multi-disciplined national design and build specialist main contractor, delivering civil engineering and infrastructure projects across the UK.
With over 30 years of experience and a dedicated team of more than 50 professionals, we provide complete in-house expertise for the design and delivery of rail depots, bespoke infrastructure, and complex civil engineering projects.
Safety is at the heart of everything we do, and our success is built on collaboration, technical excellence, and a commitment to quality.
Guided by our core values — People, Planet, and Performance — we are dedicated to achieving our promise of complete client satisfaction, every project, every time.
Role overview:
As a Mechanical & Electrical / Civils Project Manager, you will be responsible for the entire scope required for the successful delivery of projects, including civil, mechanical, and electrical elements.
Accountabilities:
- Lead, manage and develop others
- QA planning & closeout
- Program & planning management
- Sub-contract management
- Plant and tools
- Labour
- Materials
- Site safety & documentation
- Weekly construction meeting
- Project-based client communication
You will deliver these by complying with the client and Cairn Cross processes, specifically, Project Management, Health & Safety, Commercial, Risk & Value and Budget.
Mechanical & Electrical Responsibilities:
Oversee the delivery and integration of mechanical and electrical works within civil engineering projects.
This may include:
- Electrical installations, including lighting, power distribution, containment, and building services
- Mechanical systems, including heating, ventilation, water services, CET systems and depot infrastructure
- Coordination of M&E subcontractors and suppliers
- Ensuring M&E installations comply with relevant regulations and design specifications
- Reviewing technical drawings and specifications for M&E elements
- Supporting commissioning, testing and handover of M&E systems
The Person
- Project management experience across a range of high-value projects and programmes would be an advantage
- Knowledge or experience of mechanical and electrical building services or infrastructure works would be beneficial
- Computer-literate and proficient in the Microsoft Office suite
- Must be a hardworking individual who is willing to learn
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Some experience in the industry at some level would be beneficial
- Should be able to focus on attention to detail
- Must be able to manage their time efficiently
- Experience across the full project lifecycle
The Specifics:
- Location: Nationwide with visits to our head office in Morley, Leeds
- Hours: 08:00am – 17:00pm
- Contract: Full-time / Permanent
- Salary: Competitive based on experience
- The role will involve working away from home and some travel across the UK.
- Work Location: In person
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion:
Cairn Cross is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from everyone. We promote an open and transparent culture and a workplace where everyone feels included and is treated fairly and respectfully. If you need help with your application, don't hesitate to contact us.
Benefits:
- 24 days of annual leave and bank holidays
- Birthday off
- Health care insurance
- Flexible and agile working availability where roles permit
- Training, personal development and higher education support
- Enrolment in the company pension scheme
- Company vehicle
Application:
Please apply via Indeed or send your CV with a covering letter via email to [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits
- Additional leave
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Experience:
- Project management: 3 years (required)
- Electrical engineering: 2 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
