Project Manager - Mechanical & Electrical

About this role

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Operations team and lead the successful delivery of mechanical and electrical projects.
This is a key project leadership role, responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.
You will manage senior project personnel, including Site Managers, Engineers, Quantity Surveyors and other departmental leads, while working closely with clients, design teams, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
This role will suit a strong M&E project delivery professional who enjoys leading teams, managing complexity and taking ownership of project performance from pre-construction through to completion.

Key Responsibilities
As Project Manager, you will be responsible for:
Leading the delivery of assigned mechanical and electrical projects
Managing project programmes, budgets, quality standards and client expectations
Supporting estimation, tender preparation and pre-construction planning
Driving design development, value engineering and buildability reviews
Working closely with the Project QS to ensure strong commercial control
Managing procurement activity, including subcontractors, specialists, plant and equipment
Overseeing subcontractor performance and ensuring works are delivered in line with contract requirements and specifications
Monitoring labour, materials, plant and project resources
Ensuring weekly progress reports are completed, including RFIs, procurement schedules, technical submittals, programme updates and key project risks
Chairing regular meetings with design teams, subcontractors and internal project stakeholders
Supporting the effective control and coordination of site labour and materials
Ensuring company health and safety procedures are implemented across the project
Maintaining strong working relationships with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal teams
Supporting business development activity and identifying future project opportunities

Requirements

What We Are Looking For
We are looking for someone with:
5–10 years’ experience in a project management or senior project delivery role
Strong experience within the mechanical and electrical, building services or M&E contracting sector
Experience managing complex construction or engineering projects
Strong commercial awareness and the ability to work closely with QS and commercial teams
Experience managing subcontractors, project teams and external stakeholders
Good understanding of procurement, programme management, technical submittals and project reporting
Strong knowledge of health and safety requirements within a construction environment
Excellent communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills
Skills and Competencies
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:
Strong leadership and team management ability
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
A collaborative approach to stakeholder management
Strong organisational and planning skills
High attention to detail
Commercial awareness
Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced project environment
Confidence working with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal delivery teams

Benefits

Why Join Designer Group?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing international engineering contractor with a strong project pipeline and a reputation for delivering high-quality M&E solutions.
At Designer Group, you will have the opportunity to:
Lead meaningful, high-value engineering projects
Work with experienced construction, engineering and commercial teams
Develop your career within a growing international business
Be part of a company that values safety, trust, respect, challenge and delivery
Contribute to projects that support innovation, sustainability and long-term client partnerships
Apply Now
If you are an experienced Project Manager with a strong mechanical and electrical project delivery background, we would like to hear from you.
Apply today and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch with suitable candidates.
Designer Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.