Mechanical & Electrical Operations Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical & Electrical Operations Project Manager to oversee construction, upgrade, and fit-out works across multiple live projects.

This role will involve managing the full project lifecycle from design coordination through to delivery and handover, ensuring works are completed to high standards of cost, quality, safety, and programme control.

Contract Type: 12 months+ / Long-term
Start: February 2026
Location: East London
Hours: 40 per week
Salary: £70,000 per annum, Also offering self-employed if needed.

Project Overview:

Managing multiple small to medium projects across two adjacent buildings
Project values ranging from £1,000 up to £1 million depending on scope

Duties:

• Overall project management of mechanical and electrical construction, upgrade, and fit-out works


• Managing design development, procurement, construction, and handover phases


• Ensuring robust cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting throughout each project


• Coordinating M&E consultants, contractors, and suppliers to achieve programme and quality targets


• Overseeing contractor performance, site progress, and health and safety compliance


• Ensuring compliance with statutory, regulatory, and CDM requirements


• Managing project documentation, change control, and reporting structures


• Leading handover processes including testing, commissioning, certification, and defect management


• Liaising closely with operations teams to ensure smooth integration and long-term maintainability


• Chairing and documenting project and stakeholder meetings


• Supporting procurement of major plant and long-lead items where required

Requirements:

• Relevant professional qualification in construction, engineering, or project management


• CSCS card and relevant trade qualifications


• Strong background delivering M&E-heavy projects


• Proven experience managing multiple projects concurrently


• Strong knowledge of cost control, programme management, and risk management


• Good understanding of health and safety legislation, including CDM


• Proficient with Microsoft Office and project management tools


• Strong organisational, communication, and leadership skills

Interested applicants are invited to apply by sending their most up-to-date CV.