A leading M&E service provider, based in Leeds, are looking for an experienced Project Manager to join their Maintenance and Projects Division, managing M&E, Facilities Management, and Building Services projects from enquiry to final account.

About the role

You will lead safe, efficient project delivery, act as a key client contact, manage commercial performance, and identify opportunities for improvement, sustainability, and growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Delivery & Planning

- Manage projects from enquiry to completion, handover, and final account.

- Define scope, deliverables, programmes, milestones, and resource requirements.

- Coordinate labour, subcontractors, materials, plant, and specialist resources.

- Monitor progress, risks, dependencies, variations, and site requirements.

Commercial Management

- Prepare quotations, tenders, scopes of work, and technical proposals.

- Manage costs, profitability, WIP, valuations, applications, invoices, and final accounts.

- Control variations, change orders, and additional works opportunities.

Client & Stakeholder Management

- Act as the main client and stakeholder contact.

- Build strong relationships and lead progress meetings, site reviews, and updates.

- Provide technical and commercial guidance and identify growth or service improvement opportunities.

Technical Oversight

- Review drawings, specifications, RAMS, permits, and commissioning requirements.

- Ensure compliance with engineering standards and client requirements.

- Support delivery and resolve technical issues across HVAC, heating, ventilation, water services, plant, and associated systems.

Procurement & Supplier Management

- Identify, procure, and coordinate materials, equipment, goods, and services.

- Evaluate subcontractor and supplier performance and review technical submissions.

Leadership & Team Management

- Lead, allocate, and monitor work across engineering teams, supervisors, and support staff.

- Provide mentoring, technical support, and cross-discipline collaboration.

Quality, Health & Safety

- Ensure compliance with company policies, statutory regulations, and client procedures.

- Conduct inspections, risk assessments, and safe system reviews.

- Promote health and safety, monitor quality, and address incidents or non-conformance.

Commissioning & Handover

- Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, handover, and close-out.

- Coordinate O&M documentation, client training, warranty, and post-handover support.

Skills & Experience

- Experience managing projects in FM, Building Services, M&E, or Hard FM environments.

- Strong knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical building systems.

- Commercial experience, including budgets, reporting, cost control, and final accounts.

- Ability to interpret drawings, specifications, and commissioning documentation.

- Strong coordination, client-facing, organisational, and problem-solving skills.

- Confident managing multiple projects and using Microsoft Office or project management systems.

Desirable Qualifications & Certifications

- Relevant Engineering, Building Services, Construction, or Facilities Management qualification.

- Project management qualification such as PRINCE2, APM, Agile, or equivalent.

- IOSH, SMSTS, SSSTS, NEBOSH, or similar certification.

- Knowledge of CDM Regulations, permit-to-work systems, statutory compliance, CAFM, and scheduling software.

- Professional membership and a full UK Driving Licence are desirable.

What They Offer

- Competitive salary and benefits.

- Professional development and career progression.

- A supportive, collaborative environment.

- Diverse projects and the opportunity to deliver high-quality engineering and facilities services.