M&E Project Manager - MEP
Posted Today by Hays
Negotiable
Outside
Onsite
Midlands, UK
Summary: The role of M&E Project Manager involves overseeing multiple MEP projects across the Midlands region, including a hotel project, a luxury assisted living development, and a logistics distribution centre. This temporary position requires a strong, process-driven leader with a proven track record in M&E Building Services. The contract is for 40+ weeks, with a focus on site-based management and collaboration with design teams during the pre-construction phase. The position is outside IR35 and offers a competitive hourly rate.
Key Responsibilities:
- Leading day-to-day delivery across multiple sites
- Managing MEP progress, quality, and compliance
- Working closely with design teams in the pre-construction phase
- Reporting on programme, commercial risk, and project milestones
- Ensuring all H&S procedures are followed to SMSTS standards
- Liaising with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
Key Skills:
- SMSTS qualification - essential
- Proven track record as a Project Manager within M&E Building Services
- Mechanically or electrically building services qualifications and experience
- Strong understanding of MEP installation, sequencing, and project controls
- Highly process-driven with excellent attention to detail
- Outstanding quality control focus
- Ability to manage subcontractors, programme, H&S, and client liaison
- Confident handling £4m+ MEP package values
Salary (Rate): £40 hourly
City: undetermined
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: on-site
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Temporary Job - outside IR 35 M&E Project Manager
Temporary M&E Building Services Project Manager - 40+ Week ContractLocation: Warwick/Worcester/Corby
Head Office (Pre-Construction) Tipton
Rate: £35-£40 per hour (10-hour day)Outside IR35 - Paid via PSC Ltd or Umbrella PAYE
The OpportunityWe are seeking experienced M&E Building Services Project Managers to oversee three key projects across the Midlands region. These are 40+ week contracts with an immediate requirement for a strong, process-driven project lead.You will manage and deliver one of the following
- A £4m MEP Hotel Project - Warwick
- A £4m MEP Luxury Assisted Living Development - Worcester
- A Major Logistics Distribution Centre - Corby
This role will be predominantly site-based, with expectations to attend the Tipton head office once a week during the pre-construction phase.
Key Requirements
- SMSTS qualification - essential
- Proven track record as a Project Manager within M&E Building Services
- Mechanically or electrically building services qualifications and experience
- Strong understanding of MEP installation, sequencing, and project controls
- Highly process-driven with excellent attention to detail
- Outstanding quality control focus
- Ability to manage subcontractors, programme, H&S, and client liaison
- Confident handling £4m+ MEP package values
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading day-to-day delivery across multiple sites
- Managing MEP progress, quality, and compliance
- Working closely with design teams in the pre-construction phase
- Reporting on programme, commercial risk, and project milestones
- Ensuring all H&S procedures are followed to SMSTS standards
- Liaising with clients, consultants, and supply chain partners
Contract Details
- Duration: 40+ weeks
- Rate: £35-£40 per hour (10-hour day)
- Engagement: Outside IR35 (PSC Ltd or Umbrella PAYE)
- Start: ASAP
How to ApplyIf you're an experienced M&E Project Manager looking for a long contract and the chance to lead major projects, we'd love to hear from you.Apply now with your CV and availability. Alternatively, if you are looking to step up from Site management into project management, then please consider applying.
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