MEP Project Manager NEW

Hounslow, London
People Group Limited
MEP Project Manager
Circa 450 – 500/day

We are working with a specialist MEP contracting company that have been awarded a 40M building services package in a terminal building at Heathrow Airport.

We need an MEP Project Managers (1xM 1xE) to lead a section of this project, reporting up to the Senior PM and Sector Director.

The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the successful management and delivery of projects, ensuring works are completed safely, within budget and in accordance with agreed programmes and client expectations.

You will lead and manage a team of Project Engineers and Site Operatives, while overseeing client relationships, subcontractors, procurement, commercial performance and the installation and commissioning of building services packages.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Project Manager with a strong M&E background to take ownership of complex, high-value projects within an established building services contractor.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management and delivery of projects
• Lead, manage and coordinate the project team, including Project Engineers and Site Operatives.
• Chair team meetings and delegate responsibilities across the project team.
• Manage client relationships, ensuring expectations are met and project objectives are achieved.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor appointments and package management.
• Manage project programmes, ensuring key milestones and completion deadlines are achieved.
• Coordinate design and working drawing production with technical and design teams.
• Oversee the installation, testing and commissioning of mechanical and electrical services.
• Monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Work closely with the Project Surveyor on monthly financial reports and project reviews.
• Manage subcontractors, ensuring quality, programme and commercial targets are maintained.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health and safety across the project.
• Implement quality control procedures, inspections and document control processes.
• Identify and manage programme, technical and commercial risks.
• Oversee project reporting to clients and senior management.
• Manage project handover, ensuring all record drawings, testing and commissioning documentation is completed.
• Attend monthly project financial reviews and client progress meetings.

Experience

• Proven track record as a Project Manager within the building services or M&E sector.
• Experience managing projects major M&E Projects.
• Strong mechanical or electrical engineering background.
• Previous experience leading and managing Project Engineers and site management teams.
• Experience delivering complex projects involving multiple packages and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness, including cost control, variations and interim valuations.
• Good understanding of NEC 4 contracts.
• Experience managing client relationships and wider project stakeholders.
• Understanding of BIM technologies and their application within construction.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, public health and fire protection services.
• Good understanding of associated construction trades, including structural steelwork, builders’ work and internal fit-out.
• Strong understanding of construction practices, quality control and health and safety requirements.