Senior Project Manager

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne And Wear
Neos Recruitment Ltd

Senior Project Manager

Newcastle
£65,000 £75,000 + Vehicle + Bonus + Benefits

NEOS Recruitment are working exclusively with a leading M&E & HVAC contractor delivering a landmark, large-scale project in Newcastle. We are seeking an experienced Senior M&E Project Manager to lead the mechanical and electrical building services package from inception to completion, ensuring high-quality, on-time, and on-budget delivery.

The Role

As a Senior M&E Project Manager, you will oversee the full lifecycle of building services engineering from contract negotiation through design coordination, installation, commissioning, and ongoing maintenance planning.

Key responsibilities include:

• Negotiating and developing project contracts, agreeing terms with clients, and managing tenders
• Commissioning, organising, and assessing contractor performance
• Reviewing and interpreting complex technical diagrams, plans, and CAD drawings
• Utilising BIM and CAD software to coordinate systems on a large, multifaceted project
• Managing budgets and forecasting spend using whole life cycle costing techniques
• Designing and specifying site-specific equipment when required
• Overseeing the installation of building systems and setting maintenance procedures
• Monitoring and optimising building systems performance
• Making decisions on replacement or relocation of expired equipment
• Liaising closely with architects, engineers, surveyors, builders, and internal teams
• Leading project group and technical meetings to ensure delivery milestones are met
• Ensuring compliance with all legislative, health & safety, and environmental requirements
• Advising clients and design teams on energy use, sustainability, and carbon footprint reduction

The Person

You will bring:

• Proven experience managing large-scale M&E projects, ideally within the building services sector
• Strong leadership and organisational skills with the ability to manage multi-disciplinary teams
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication abilities
• Proficiency in CAD, BIM, and other design/coordination tools
• A strong commercial mindset with the ability to manage budgets and schedules effectively

Qualifications:

• HNC/Degree in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Energy Engineering, Built Environment, or related field
• Relevant project management and health & safety certifications desirable

The Offer

• Salary: £65,000 £75,000 DOE
• Opportunity to lead a prestigious Newcastle development from start to finish
• Long-term career progression with a leading contractor
• Collaborative and high-performance working environment

Apply today to lead one of Newcastle s most exciting M&E projects, delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-quality building services solutions.