M&E Project Manager

M&E Project Manager - Manchester
£55k-£65k
Design & Build Contractor
Hays are partnered with a rapidly growing Building Services Design & Build Contractor based in Manchester who are looking for an experienced M&E Project Manager to deliver a mix of retrofit, refurbishment, and decarbonisation projects across public, commercial, and large residential buildings. If you want real ownership, variety, and the chance to contribute to the UK's Net Zero ambitions, this is an opportunity worth exploring.
The Role

• Deliver multiple M&E projects (£25k-£1m) from pre construction to handover
• Manage programmes, budgets, contractors, and client relationships
• Oversee procurement, design coordination, site delivery, and commissioning
• Lead site meetings, ensure compliance, and maintain quality & H&S standards
• Produce progress, cost, and risk reports
• Support continuous improvement and project best practice

• Heating upgrades & plant rooms
• ASHPs, ventilation & AC
• Electrical upgrades (power, lighting, controls)
• Solar PV, battery storage & BMS
• Retrofit & decarbonisation in live buildings

• £50k-£60k base + package up to £70k
• Hybrid working - 2 days WFH
• Flexible hours
• Personal development plan
• Private medical
• EV & Cycle to Work schemes
• Sustainable volunteering day
• Regular social events

• Proven delivery of M&E projects (£25k-£1m)
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical & electrical systems
• Experience in public/commercial/large residential buildings
• Comfortable working in live/occupied environments
• Good commercial awareness & H&S knowledge
• Full UK driving licence

• Design & Build experience
• Low carbon tech exposure
• APM/ PRINCE2/ PMP