Project Manager Mechanical Electrical

CRA GROUP RECRUITMENT AND PAYROLL LTD

Job Location:

London - UK

Daily Salary: £ 370 - 370

Experience Required: 4-5years

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

8 months contract with a Local Authority

Job Summary:

The Project Manager Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) will lead the delivery of mechanical and electrical engineering projects across the Housing and Regeneration Directorate for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

The role requires a degree-qualified mechanical engineer with extensive experience in building services and construction management.

The postholder will take ownership of the full project lifecycle from design and specification through to tendering delivery and completion while also providing technical expertise for day-to-day maintenance statutory compliance and contractor management.

The Project Manager will ensure that all works comply with relevant legislation Health & Safety standards and council financial regulations delivering high-quality cost-effective mechanical services for the councils housing and property portfolio.

Key Duties/Accountabilities (Sample):

Lead on the design specification tendering and delivery of M&E capital and maintenance projects across council properties.

Manage and supervise mechanical engineers and contractors to ensure projects are delivered on time within budget and to specification.

Develop implement and monitor planned cyclical and day-to-day maintenance programmes including gas servicing Legionella control (L8 ACOP) and F-Gas compliance.

Provide expert technical advice to clients contractors and other departments on all aspects of mechanical engineering and building services.

Conduct site inspections condition surveys feasibility studies and option appraisals to inform investment and maintenance decisions.

Prepare and evaluate tenders manage budgets issue variations and stage payments and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Liaise with planning building control and other regulatory bodies to obtain required consents and approvals.

Chair project and site meetings produce reports and maintain accurate technical and financial records.

Ensure all work is delivered in line with Health & Safety Building Regulations and the Councils policies and procedures.

Support the Senior Mechanical/Electrical Engineer in managing the wider Technical Services Team and deputise where required.

Provide training and guidance to staff contractors and end users on mechanical systems and compliance requirements.

Contribute to continuous improvement and sustainability initiatives within Facilities Management and Housing Services.

Skills/Experience:

Extensive experience managing mechanical and electrical projects from design through to completion.

Proven record of leading teams of engineers and contractors within a building services or local authority environment.

In-depth knowledge of mechanical systems including heating ventilation cooling lifts controls and Legionella management.

Strong understanding of Building Regulations Health & Safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements.

Experience with procurement tendering and contract administration (including use of Schedules of Rates).

Ability to prepare detailed technical reports feasibility studies cost estimates and specifications.

IT literate proficient in MS Word Excel Hevacomp or similar with basic understanding of AutoCAD.

Excellent stakeholder management communication and negotiation skills.

Experience in budget management and financial control within engineering or facilities projects.

Previous experience within a public sector client or housing environment (desirable).

Knowledge of mechanical fire systems fire compartmentation and sustainability best practice.

Additional Information:

The closing date: 21/10/2025 @12:00.

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).

Client: London Borough of Tower Hamlets.

Hours: 35 hours per week (MondayFriday 09:0017:00).

Required Skills:

Extensive experience managing mechanical and electrical projects from design through to completion. Proven record of leading teams of engineers and contractors within a building services or local authority -depth knowledge of mechanical systems including heating ventilation cooling lifts controls and Legionella management. Strong understanding of Building Regulations Health & Safety legislation and statutory compliance requirements. Experience with procurement tendering and contract administration (including use of Schedules of Rates). Ability to prepare detailed technical reports feasibility studies cost estimates and specifications. IT literate proficient in MS Word Excel Hevacomp or similar with basic understanding of AutoCAD. Excellent stakeholder management communication and negotiation skills. Experience in budget management and financial control within engineering or facilities projects. Previous experience within a public sector client or housing environment (desirable). Knowledge of mechanical fire systems fire compartmentation and sustainability best practice.

Required Education:

Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent).

8 months contract with a Local Authority Job Summary: The Project Manager Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) will lead the delivery of mechanical and electrical engineering projects across the Housing and Regeneration Directorate for the London Borough of Tower Hamlets. The role requires a degree-qualif...