M&E Project Manager - Hard Services

Job summary

Manage M&E, construction, and building-services projects from initial scope and design through construction, installation, commissioning, and handover. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders while managing safety, CDM compliance, schedules, budgets, risks, commercial reporting, quality, and project documentation.

Job details

About The Role: Working Pattern: 4 days in the office, 1 day working from home, plus site visits as required. We are looking for an experienced M&E Project Manager to deliver construction and building-services projects across our Hard Services operation. This is a hands-on technical project delivery role, managing projects from initial scope and design through construction, installation, commissioning and final handover. The successful candidate must have strong experience delivering M&E and construction projects within Facilities Management, Hard Services or building services, together with practical working knowledge of the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations (CDM). You will coordinate multidisciplinary works involving mechanical, electrical and associated building services, working closely with clients, designers, contractors, operational teams and commercial colleagues. This is a construction and building-services Project Manager position and is not an IT, software or digital transformation role. Key Responsibilities Manage M&E, construction and building-services projects from initial scope through to completion and handover. Ensure projects are delivered in accordance with CDM Regulations and relevant Health & Safety requirements. Coordinate design-and-build projects, working with design consultants, contractors and internal stakeholders. Review designs, specifications and construction information to ensure works meet project requirements. Manage multidisciplinary mechanical, electrical and associated building-services works. Manage project programmes, budgets, variations, commercial reporting and WIP. Identify project risks and work with Commercial teams to develop appropriate solutions. Coordinate commissioning, inspections and testing. Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards. Manage project completion and handover, ensuring all relevant documentation is provided. Essential About You Proven experience delivering M&E and construction projects within Facilities Management, Hard Services or building services. Strong practical knowledge and experience of CDM Regulations. Construction project management experience, including delivering works within live or occupied environments. Experience coordinating the design process and delivering design-and-build projects. Strong technical knowledge of M&E and building services. Relevant technical, construction, building-services or engineering qualification. Five-day Site Managers Safety course or equivalent. Valid CSCS card. Experience managing project budgets, commercial reporting and WIP. Full UK driving licence. Right to work in the UK. Desirable HNC in Construction, Building Services, Engineering or Project Management. PRINCE2 or equivalent Project Management qualification. Experience delivering complex projects within live FM environments. About The Company: OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment. Why Work for OCS? ✅ Award-Winning Employer : Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people. 🚀 Digital Learning : The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career. 🙂 Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources. 📝 Professional Growth : 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications! 💰 Flexible Pay : Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific) How to Apply: If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available. We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

What you’ll do

Manage M&E, construction, and building-services projects from initial scope and design through construction, installation, commissioning, and handover. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and stakeholders while managing safety, CDM compliance, schedules, budgets, risks, commercial reporting, quality, and project documentation.

Requirements

Candidates need proven experience delivering M&E and construction projects in Facilities Management, Hard Services, or building services, along with practical CDM knowledge and experience in live or occupied environments. Requirements include relevant technical or engineering qualifications, a five-day Site Managers Safety course or equivalent, a valid CSCS card, budget and commercial reporting experience, a full UK driving licence, and the right to work in the UK; HNC and PRINCE2 are desirable.

Benefits

• Professional Development
• Career Progression
• Employee Discounts
• Wellbeing Resources
• Flexible Pay
• Digital Learning Resources

Listed skills

• Facilities Management · Preferred
• Risk Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• M&E Project Management
• Construction Project Management
• Facilities Management
• Hard Services
• Building Services
• CDM Regulations
• Health And Safety
• Design And Build
• Mechanical And Electrical Systems
• Project Budget Management
• Commercial Reporting
• Work In Progress Management
• Risk Management
• Project Scheduling
• Commissioning And Testing
• Project Handover

Job areas

• Construction
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Trades
• Security & Safety

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