Not your typical Project Manager role.

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This position isnt about running a construction programme -its about figuring out whats gone wrong and fixing it properly.

Were supporting a major engineering services provider on a complex scientific and research estate, looking for a technically strong M&E Project Manager to take ownership of legacy building services issues and drive them through to resolution.

Youll act as the bridge between the client, operations teams and specialist subcontractors -investigating faults, challenging incomplete information and ensuring systems actually work as intended.

If you enjoy fault-finding more than paperwork this role is for you.

What youll be doing

• Investigating faults across M&E systems (fire alarms, electrical, compressors, freezers, water & air systems)
• Reviewing commissioning data, drawings, O&M manuals and test results
• Identifying gaps and defining corrective actions
• Carrying out root-cause analysis and presenting technical findings
• Coordinating specialists to test, recommission and remediate systems
• Acting as the single point of ownership for system issues
• Managing risk, CDM compliance and technical reporting
• Driving issues through to full operational close-out

What were looking for

• M&E / Building Services Project Management experience (FM or estates ideal)
• Strong technical understanding across mechanical & electrical systems
• Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting or technical close-out works
• Confident managing contractors and technical stakeholders
• Able to work independently and challenge technical discrepancies
• Knowledge of CDM regulations (essential)
• Basic DBS

Desirable

• Technical qualifications (Mechanical/Electrical/Construction)
• Experience within laboratory, research or complex estates environments