M&E Project Manager

City, Birmingham
WR HVAC
Project Manager

Location: Birmingham
Sector: Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) Building Services

About the Role

My client is a leading building services contractor delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical solutions across a wide range of sectors including commercial, education, healthcare, hospitality, and industrial projects.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of secured work, my client is seeking an experienced Project Manager to join their Birmingham team. This is a key role responsible for the successful delivery of M&E projects from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring they are completed safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of M&E projects from inception to completion
• Manage project programmes, budgets, and resource allocation
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including design, commercial, and site operations
• Ensure compliance with health & safety regulations and company standards
• Monitor project performance, identifying risks and implementing mitigation strategies
• Liaise directly with clients, consultants, and subcontractors
• Oversee procurement and subcontractor management in collaboration with the commercial team
• Ensure quality assurance and successful project handover
• Provide regular reporting to senior management on project progress

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Project Manager within construction or M&E building services
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems and project lifecycles
• Experience managing projects under JCT and/or NEC contracts
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously
• Relevant qualifications in construction, engineering, or project management
• Professional accreditation (e.g. APM, CIOB) desirable
• SMSTS or equivalent health & safety qualification preferred

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: 60,000 – 80,000
• Annual Leave: 25 days + bank holidays
• Car Allowance: 5,000 – 7,000 per annum (or company car option)
• Bonus: Up to 15% annual performance-related bonus
• Pension: 5% employer contribution
• Additional Benefits:
  • Private healthcare or healthcare cash plan
  • Life assurance
  • Ongoing training and professional development
  • Clear progression into Senior Project Manager / Contracts Manager roles
  • Flexible working arrangements where possible

WR HVAC M&E are recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.