Project Manager

Project Manager M&E / HVAC

London & South Business Unit (Predominantly London-Based)
Competitive Salary (Dependent on Experience)
Company Car Company iPhone
Sowga / Pareto FM
Full-Time

About the Role

Sowga part of the Pareto FM Group is looking for an experienced Project Manager with a strong M&E and HVAC background to join our growing Projects team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover. Working across a diverse portfolio of commercial corporate and specialist environments youll play a key role in delivering mechanical electrical and HVAC projects safely on time within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Operating within a fast-paced MEP contractor environment youll work closely with clients consultants subcontractors and operational teams to ensure successful project delivery while maintaining exceptional customer service and technical excellence.

The Role

As Project Manager youll be responsible for managing multiple M&E and HVAC projects throughout the South Business Unit predominantly across London.

You will oversee the full project lifecycle including planning procurement delivery commissioning financial management and handover while ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation company procedures and client requirements.

This role offers significant autonomy and would suit someone who thrives in a varied environment where no two projects are the same.

What Youll Be Doing

• Taking full ownership of assigned M&E and HVAC projects from inception through to completion

• Planning and managing project programmes budgets resources and timelines

• Coordinating installation testing commissioning and handover activities

• Managing subcontractors suppliers specialist contractors and site teams

• Preparing and reviewing RAMS construction documentation and project plans

• Monitoring project costs expenditure forecasts and financial performance

• Managing project variations valuations change control and commercial correspondence

• Liaising with clients consultants main contractors and internal stakeholders

• Chairing project meetings and providing clear progress updates

• Procuring materials plant and subcontract services

• Managing project risks and implementing mitigation strategies

• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation CDM regulations and company procedures

• Maintaining quality standards throughout the project lifecycle

• Coordinating production of O&M manuals and as-built documentation

• Managing snagging defect resolution and final handover activities

• Supporting workforce planning and resource allocation

• Mentoring and supporting site teams and junior project staff

• Producing project reports and updates for senior management

• Driving continuous improvement across project delivery processes

What Were Looking For

Essential Experience

• Proven experience delivering M&E and/or HVAC projects as a Project Manager

• Strong background within Building Services MEP or Facilities Management projects

• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover

• Strong understanding of mechanical electrical and HVAC systems

• Experience managing subcontractors suppliers and site teams

• Proven budget management cost control and commercial awareness

• Experience working on live operational sites

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of building services drawings specifications and technical documentation

• Knowledge of UK Building Regulations and CDM requirements

• Experience preparing and reviewing RAMS

• Knowledge of testing commissioning snagging and handover processes

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software

Preferred Qualifications

• HNC HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Building Services or a related discipline

• SMSTS or SSSTS

• CSCS Card

• First Aid Qualification

About You

Youll be:

• A confident and capable project leader

• Commercially aware with strong problem-solving skills

• Highly organised with excellent planning abilities

• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously

• A strong communicator who can build relationships at all levels

• Client-focused with a professional and practical approach

• Adaptable and comfortable working within fast-moving environments

• Able to motivate and lead teams to achieve successful project outcomes

Working Environment

• Field-based role covering projects across London and the wider South Business Unit

• Predominantly London-based with travel to project sites as required

• Mixture of office site and client-facing environments

• Opportunity to work across a varied portfolio of M&E HVAC refurbishment and infrastructure projects

What We Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience

• Company car

• Company iPhone

• Pension scheme

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• Opportunity to work on varied and technically interesting projects

• Autonomy and ownership within a growing projects division

• Career progression opportunities within the wider Pareto FM Group

• Ongoing professional development and training support

Why Join Sowga & Pareto FM

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing projects team where youll have the freedom to make decisions take ownership of delivery and play a key role in shaping the future success of the business.

Youll work alongside experienced professionals deliver meaningful projects for high-profile clients and have genuine opportunities to progress your career within a fast-growing and ambitious organisation.

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