Project Engineer, Building Services Engineer

Job Title

Annual Salary: £45,000 - £60,000 (DOE) + Benefits.

Location:

Wilmslow Town Centre, 20 minutes from Manchester City Centre. Job Type: Full-time, Hybrid (2 days WFH / 3 days office‑based).

We are a Design & Build Building Services Consultancy based in Wilmslow Town Centre. We are seeking an experienced M&E Project Manager to deliver mechanical and electrical building services projects across various sectors, supporting our mission to help the built environment meet the UK's 2050 Net Zero Carbon targets.

• Deliver multiple M&E projects (£25k‑£1m per site) across public sector, commercial, and large domestic clients.
• Manage M&E delivery from pre‑construction through to completion and handover.
• Develop and manage M&E programmes, budgets, and cost forecasts.
• Procure and manage mechanical and electrical contractors and specialist suppliers.
• Administer contracts including valuations, variations, and final accounts.
• Coordinate mechanical and electrical design information for construction.
• Lead site meetings and manage interfaces with construction teams and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with Building Regulations, CDM Regulations, and H&S legislation.
• Monitor site quality, workmanship, and technical compliance.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, witnessing, snagging, and defects resolution.
• Ensure accurate and timely production of O&M manuals and as‑built information.
• Prepare concise progress, cost, and risk reports for clients and internal teams.
• Identify project risks and implement appropriate mitigation measures.
• Support continuous improvement and lessons‑learned processes.

• Proven experience delivering mechanical and electrical building services projects.
• Track record managing M&E works or packages typically valued between £25k and £1m.
• Experience across public sector, commercial, and large domestic buildings.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience delivering works in live/occupied environments.
• Good working knowledge of UK Building Regulations, CDM, and H&S requirements.
• Commercial awareness including cost control, variations, and final accounts.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and contractors simultaneously.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Desirable:
  Background in Building Services Engineering or M&E contracting, familiarity with low‑carbon and renewable technologies, Project management qualifications (APM, PRINCE2, PMP).

• Total Compensation Package up to £65,000 (Base + Benefits).
• 28 days Holiday (plus 8 public holidays).
• Minimum 6% Employer Pension Contribution.
• Comprehensive Training and Personal Development Plan.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Holiday Buy and Sell Scheme.
• Electrical Vehicle Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Sustainable Volunteering Day.
• Regular Company Funded Social Events.