Project Manager - MEP ( Stations, Head House)

Project Manager - MEP (Stations, Head House)

Salary: £83,672 per annum, Benefits: Pension 12%, Hybrid (3 days office)

Project Manager (Two Roles Available)

We are recruiting Project Managers for two distinct roles within different Integrated Project Teams delivering Britain's high speed rail infrastructure programme. These are hands on site roles representing the client, responsible for protecting client interests, monitoring contractor performance and ensuring programmes stay on schedule, budget and quality parameters.

Role 1: Head House Buildings (North Acton, London)

Lead the complete construction and fit out delivery of the Head House Buildings, managing the client's interests from groundworks through to full operational fit out. Experience from station building and fit outs is directly transferable to this scope.

Role 2: MEP Fit Out (Maple Cross, Buckinghamshire)

Manage the client's interests on the MEP fit out of a 16km twin bore tunnel, two portal buildings and associated lift shafts - covering ducting, fire protection and power systems across the entire project.

What You'll Be Doing

• Fulfil the duties and obligations of the NEC3 Project Manager on behalf of the client and Senior Project Manager
• Project manage the client's interests in your assigned scope
• Monitor and hold contractors accountable for performance, programme and quality
• Review and accept programme schedules, identifying critical path and managing dependencies
• Identify and manage risks to the client's interests, developing mitigation strategies and escalating issues appropriately
• Discharge CDM duties as delegated by the Client Representative
• Represent the client with authority and confidence, standing ground on technical and commercial matters
• Challenge contractor submissions and ensure compliance with client requirements and standards
• Monitor progress against budget and schedule, tracking costs and identifying variances early

What We're Looking For

You are a project manager with substantial hands on experience protecting client interests on large construction and fit out projects, and you have a thorough understanding of building delivery and systems integration. You understand NEC3 contracts and have fulfilled or directly supported NEC3 Project Manager duties on site.

You possess strong problem solving and negotiating skills, able to challenge contractors professionally without being pushed around, and you can maintain professional relationships while standing your ground on technical and commercial matters. You have managed competing demands across cost, time, quality and client interests, and you are experienced in day to day contract delivery, quickly identifying issues.

You hold a qualification in civil engineering, building management, project management or equivalent experience at the APM Project Manager level (intermediate). You bring gravitas and credibility with contractors and feel comfortable making decisions and defending them.

Legal Notice

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, gender, race, disability, religion or sexual orientation.