Senior Project Manager

Overview

As Senior Project Manager, you will oversee multiple M&E projects in live retail and commercial settings, delivering safely, on time and within budget while driving client relationships and account growth. You’ll lead Project Managers and delivery teams through design, procurement, delivery and handover, shaping projects across HVAC, decarbonisation and building services. This role combines project delivery with strategic client management to unlock further opportunities. You will operate in a dynamic, client-facing environment with a focus on quality and programme certainty.

Pay / Benefits

40-hour working week

Responsibilities

Lead multiple M&E, HVAC and building services projects from pre-construction through to handover and final account
Manage Project Managers, site teams, subcontractors and specialist delivery partners
Build and maintain strong relationships with client property, engineering, procurement and operational teams
Lead project and account reviews with updates on programme, cost, risks and performance
Manage budgets, CVRs, forecasting, payment applications, variations, procurement and final accounts
Identify changes to scope and ensure variations are properly recorded, instructed and valued
Coordinate design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover activities
Oversee subcontractor performance, quality, programme and health and safety
Plan and manage works within live retail environments, considering trading and operational constraints
Ensure RAMS, permits, construction phase planning, inspections and assurance processes are in place
Monitor labour, materials, technical submissions, RFIs, programme dependencies and commercial risks
Ensure commissioning, O&M information, training, defects and handover documentation are completed properly
Support tendering and work-winning activity, developing opportunities across existing and adjacent workstreams
Coach and develop Project Managers, creating clear ownership and consistent delivery standards
Lead lessons learned and continuous improvement across the project portfolio

Key requirements

Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager/Project Manager within M&E, mechanical, electrical, HVAC, building services or construction
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects
Strong client-facing and account management skills
Good commercial understanding including budgets, CVRs, forecasting, variations and final accounts
Experience leading Project Managers, site teams and subcontractors
Strong understanding of design coordination, commissioning and handover
Working knowledge of CDM, construction health and safety and quality requirements
Competence with Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Project or equivalent
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel nationally where required
SMSTS or equivalent
Appropriate CSCS card
Asbestos Awareness or willingness to obtain
First Aid at Work or willingness to obtain
A relevant qualification in building services, mechanical/electrical engineering, construction management or project management would be advantageous
Membership of CIBSE, CIOB, APM or another relevant professional body is also beneficial
Experience with major multi-site retailers or framework agreements would be particularly relevant