Project Manager
Job Description
A leading M&E service provider, based in Leeds, are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their Maintenance and Projects Division, managing M&E, Facilities Management, and Building Services projects from enquiry to final account.
\nAbout the role
\nYou will lead safe, efficient project delivery, act as a key client contact, manage commercial performance, and identify opportunities for improvement, sustainability, and growth.
\nKey Responsibilities:
\nProject Delivery & Planning
\n· Manage projects from enquiry to completion, handover, and final account.
\n· Define scope, deliverables, programmes, milestones, and resource requirements.
\n· Coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials, plant, and specialist resources.
\n· Monitor progress, risks, dependencies, variations, and site requirements.
\nCommercial Management
\n· Prepare quotations, tenders, scopes of work, and technical proposals.
\n· Manage costs, profitability, WIP, valuations, applications, invoices, and final accounts.
\n· Control variations, change orders, and additional works opportunities.
\nClient & Stakeholder Management
\n· Act as the main client and stakeholder contact.
\n· Build strong relationships and lead progress meetings, site reviews, and updates.
\n· Provide technical and commercial guidance and identify growth or service improvement opportunities.
\nTechnical Oversight
\n· Review drawings, specifications, RAMS, permits, and commissioning requirements.
\n· Ensure compliance with engineering standards and client requirements.
\n· Support delivery and resolve technical issues across HVAC, heating, ventilation, water services, plant, and associated systems.
\nProcurement & Supplier Management
\n· Identify, procure, and coordinate materials, equipment, goods, and services.
\n· Evaluate subcontractor and supplier performance and review technical submissions.
\nLeadership & Team Management
\n· Lead, allocate, and monitor work across engineering teams, supervisors, and support staff.
\n· Provide mentoring, technical support, and cross-discipline collaboration.
\nQuality, Health & Safety
\n· Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and client procedures.
\n· Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and safe system reviews.
\n· Promote health and safety, monitor quality, and address incidents or non-conformance.
\nCommissioning & Handover
\n· Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, handover, and close-out.
\n· Coordinate O&M documentation, client training, warranty, and post-handover support.
\nSkills & Experience
\n· Experience managing projects in FM, Building Services, M&E, or Hard FM environments.
\n· Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical building systems.
\n· Commercial experience, including budgets, reporting, cost control, and final accounts.
\n· Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and commissioning documentation.
\n· Strong coordination, client-facing, organisational, and problem-solving skills.
\n· Confident managing multiple projects and using Microsoft Office or project management systems.
\nDesirable Qualifications & Certifications
\n· Relevant Engineering, Building Services, Construction, or Facilities Management qualification.
\n· Project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, Agile, or equivalent.
\n· IOSH, SMSTS, SSSTS, NEBOSH, or similar certification.
\n· Knowledge of CDM Regulations, permit-to-work systems, statutory compliance, CAFM, and scheduling software.
\n· Professional membership and a full UK Driving Licence are desirable.
\nWhat They Offer
\n· Competitive salary and benefits.
\n· Professional development and career progression.
\n· A supportive, collaborative environment.
\n· Diverse projects and the opportunity to deliver high-quality engineering and facilities services.
