In brief
This M&E Manager role involves leading mechanical and electrical works for large-scale life science construction projects. The work covers the entire project lifecycle, including design review, subcontractor coordination, installation monitoring, and managing commissioning activities to ensure successful handover.
Best for
Experienced Mechanical Project Managers from M&E contractor backgrounds
Non-negotiable
Minimum of five years' experience as a Mechanical Project Manager with an M&E contractor.
Worth knowing
This is a two-year project programme based in the Reading area.
What you need
Required
Mechanical qualification
Clearly required in the listing
Project lifecycle management
Strongly implied by the listing
SMSTS qualification
Clearly required in the listing
Mechanical building services
Strongly implied by the listing
M&E package coordination
Clearly required in the listing
Preferred
Life science project experience
Strongly implied by the listing
Pharmaceutical project experience
Strongly implied by the listing
Main contractor experience
Strongly implied by the listing
Your day-to-day
Manage M&E project lifecycle
Clearly stated in the job description.
Review project designs
Clearly stated in the job description.
Coordinate project teams
Clearly stated in the job description.
Monitor project progress
Clearly stated in the job description.
Oversee quality and safety
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage commissioning activities
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Senior level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
5+ years
of relevant experience stated for this role
Clearly stated in the listing
Evidence from the listing
Supports level and years
“A minimum of five years' experience as a Mechanical Project Manager with an M&E contractor.”
What's on offer
Full job description (from employer)⌄
M&E Manager - Mechanically Biased Location: Reading area Salary: £85,000-£90,000 + travel + pension + healthcare We are recruiting for a mechanically biased M&E Manager to join a main contractor specialising in life science projects with M&E values of up to £50m. Based on a project in the Reading area, due to run for the next two years, you will oversee M&E delivery from design through to practical completion. This opportunity would suit an experienced Mechanical Project Manager from an M&E contractor background looking to move into main contracting, or an M&E Manager with existing main contractor experience. The Role Manage the M&E works throughout design, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover. Review designs for coordination, buildability and compliance with project requirements. Coordinate M&E subcontractors, consultants and the wider construction team. Monitor progress against the programme, resolving technical and delivery issues. Oversee quality and health and safety across the M&E works. Manage commissioning and close-out activities to achieve practical completion. Requirements A relevant mechanical qualification. A minimum of five years' experience as a Mechanical Project Manager with an M&E contractor. Experience taking projects from design stage through to practical completion. A valid SMSTS qualification. Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services and the ability to coordinate wider M&E packages. Experience delivering life science or pharmaceutical projects is preferable. Previous main contractor experience is preferable. Package £85,000-£90,000 salary. Travel. Pension. Healthcare. A two-year project programme in the Reading area
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