Project Manager - MEP or pipework utilities contractor biased

Circa £60,000 (DOE) + £5,000 Car Allowance – negotiable to the right applicant

A respected and growing UK contractor is seeking an exceptional Project Manager to join its close-knit, high-performing team.

This is an opportunity for a commercially astute Project Manager who thrives on ownership, accountability and delivering multiple projects to exceptional standards. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving profitability and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of UK-wide projects.

The Project Manager Opportunity

Working within a dynamic, multi-disciplined environment, the Project Manager will take full lifecycle responsibility for multiple projects from handover through to final account with full accountability for financial performance.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring operational excellence, commercial sharpness and confident stakeholder management.

Projects are UK-wide, with site visits typically 1–2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities for the Project Manager

Project & Commercial Leadership

• Managing multiple live projects simultaneously
• Full financial accountability for each contract
• Monitoring costs and protecting margin
• Compiling and submitting applications for payment
• Agreeing final accounts with clients, subcontractors and installers
• Approving supplier and subcontractor invoices
• Liaising with external QS consultants

Planning & Compliance

• Producing contract-specific Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)
• Preparing and managing programmes of work
• Collating certification and QA documentation
• Ensuring contractual compliance at all stages

Client & Subcontractor Management

• Leading site meetings where required
• Negotiating and placing subcontract labour orders
• Managing internal and subcontract installation teams
• Handling variations and change management
• Securing priced variation orders to protect programme and margin
• Maintaining strong client relationships while maximising profitability

Site & Delivery Oversight

• Visiting sites for valuation and progress reviews
• Ensuring seamless project execution
• Proactively identifying and resolving delivery risks

About the Ideal Candidate

The successful applicant will:

• Have experience working for an MEP or pipework utilities contractor
• Demonstrate proven success managing multiple construction projects
• Be commercially driven with strong financial control capability
• Possess strong knowledge of contract variations and cost management
• Be highly organised and detail-focused
• Communicate confidently with clients, subcontractors and consultants
• Be comfortable travelling across the UK

Residency ideally within a 45-minute commute of Buckingham (suitable for candidates between North London and Buckingham).

Most importantly, this individual will be proactive, solutions-focused and confident in taking ownership.