Project Engineer

Company: Reed Specialist Recruitment
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Location: Wilmslow
Job Description:

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).

Overview

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.

Day-to-day responsibilities

  • 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.

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • 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).

Benefits

  • 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.

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Posted: May 17th, 2026