Job Title: M&E Project Manager

Location: Birmingham (Office-Based During Design Phase)

Job Type: Contract

Duration: 12 Months

Hours: 40 per week

Rate: £450–£550 per day

Start Date: 30 March

Overview

An opportunity has arisen for an experienced M&E Project Manager to support the delivery of a major infrastructure development in Birmingham.

This role will initially focus on the design development and coordination phase, supporting the transition from early-stage designs to detailed, buildable construction information. Following the design phase, the successful candidate will transition to a site-based project management role, working as part of a team overseeing the construction delivery.

This position is ideally suited to a project manager with a strong mechanical and electrical (M&E) background and experience coordinating complex building services packages on large-scale projects.

Key Responsibilities

Design Development & Coordination

·         Manage the progression from high-level design concepts to detailed for-construction drawings

·         Coordinate subcontractor design packages to ensure buildability and alignment with the overall project design

·         Review technical submissions and ensure design information meets programme requirements

Subcontractor & Package Management

·         Work with specialist subcontractors such as HVAC, façade and building services contractors

·         Ensure design outputs align with project specifications and technical requirements

Interface Management

·         Coordinate interfaces between key project elements, including structural, façade and building services packages

·         Identify and resolve design clashes before construction

Approval & Compliance

·         Manage submission of design documentation to the professional team for review and approval

·         Ensure compliance with building regulations, project specifications and quality standards

Risk Management

·         Identify technical and programme risks during design development

·         Implement mitigation strategies to avoid delays or cost impacts

·         Support technical resolution of design challenges

Project Lifecycle

·         Phase 1: Design development and coordination (initial project stage)

·         Phase 2: Transition to site-based project management, working alongside a team of project managers overseeing construction delivery

Requirements

·         Proven experience as a Project Manager within M&E or Building Services projects

·         Experience managing design coordination and technical subcontractor package

·         Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical building services systems

·         Experience working on large-scale construction or infrastructure projects

·         Strong stakeholder management and coordination skills

·         Ability to manage complex technical interfaces across multiple packages

Candidate Profile

You will be an experienced M&E Project Manager who is comfortable managing both the design development phase and construction delivery of complex building services packages. This role requires strong technical understanding, proactive risk management and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary project teams.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a major infrastructure project in Birmingham, initially supporting the design phase before transitioning to a key role in site delivery.