Senior M&E Project Manager – Milton Keynes
Up to £70,000 plus car and bonus
A long-established and growing regional contractor is appointing a Senior M&E Project Manager to lead a strong pipeline of mechanical and electrical projects across Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area. This is a senior management team role with responsibility for delivery standards, commercial performance and operational leadership across multiple live schemes.
The position suits an experienced M&E Project Manager with a proven background delivering both mechanical and electrical installations across commercial and general contracting environments. The role offers long-term progression, influence at a senior level and the opportunity to shape project delivery within a stable, ambitious business.
This Senior M&E Project Manager role suits someone with strong experience delivering mechanical and electrical projects across commercial, warehouse, industrial and general contracting environments in and around Milton Keynes. The position requires proven leadership within M&E project delivery, commercial management, cost control, planning, reporting and client communication. Experience managing multiple live projects, supervising teams, coordinating subcontractors and ensuring full compliance with technical and safety standards is essential. Strong understanding of M&E installations, project programming, procurement, valuations, final accounts and overall project delivery is important, along with a background working for M&E contractors or similar organisations across Buckinghamshire and the Home Counties.
Role Overview
The Senior M&E Project Manager will lead projects from initial survey through to completion, ensuring safe, compliant and efficient delivery. Projects include commercial units, warehouses, light industrial sites and general contracting environments. There is no residential work. The business considers candidates from M&E contractors, electrical contractors, mechanical contractors or client side estates and facilities teams.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the planning, design and delivery of mechanical and electrical projects, ensuring completion on time and within budget
Produce and maintain project programmes, schedules, resource plans and procurement requirements
Provide senior leadership to project teams, supporting supervisors, engineers and subcontractors
Ensure full compliance with safety protocols, technical standards and legal regulations
Manage project budgets, monitor financial performance and forecast costs to achieve target margins
Maintain clear communication with clients, consultants and internal teams, ensuring project scope and expectations are met
Monitor project progress, adjust resources and priorities as required and ensure all work meets quality, technical and compliance standards
Prepare and deliver senior level progress, commercial and financial reports
Build strong working relationships with clients, suppliers and internal teams to support successful project delivery
Contribute to wider business planning and operational improvement as part of the senior management team
Ideal Candidate Profile
Experienced M&E Project Manager with a background delivering both mechanical and electrical projects
Strong understanding of commercial, warehouse and industrial installations
Demonstrable experience in project planning, commercial management, reporting and cost control
Confident managing multiple concurrent projects and making decisions on site
Organised, proactive and clear in communication, with strong documentation and reporting skills
Full UK driving licence
Ambitious, commercially aware and ready to operate at senior management level
Package and Benefits
Up to £70,000 depending on experience
Car and fuel card
Annual bonus
Office and site based role with varied daily work
Long term progression within the senior management structure
Stable pipeline of commercial and general contracting projects