Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager – Building Services

Location: Castleford, West Yorkshire, with nationwide travel
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent

Thrive Personnel are recruiting on behalf of an established and growing business operating within the building services, construction and commercial fit-out sectors.

Our client delivers complex projects for major commercial customers, providing end-to-end solutions across mechanical and electrical (M&E) installations, HVAC systems, energy efficiency, decarbonisation and asset replacement.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the successful delivery of multiple projects while developing strong client relationships and supporting long-term business growth.

The Role

As Senior Project Manager, you will take overall responsibility for a portfolio of mechanical and electrical projects, managing the full project lifecycle from initial surveys and design coordination through to procurement, installation, commissioning and final handover.

You will play a key role in maintaining client relationships, driving commercial performance, identifying opportunities for repeat business and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards.

Working closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal delivery teams, you will provide leadership across multiple projects while supporting and developing Project Managers and wider operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

Manage multiple M&E projects from pre-construction through to completion and final account.

Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a key point of contact throughout project delivery.

Identify opportunities for repeat business, account development and new project opportunities.

Oversee project surveys, design reviews, technical coordination and project start-up meetings.

Manage project programmes, budgets, procurement, labour, materials, variations and commercial risks.

Monitor subcontractor and supplier performance, ensuring projects meet programme, quality and safety requirements.

Oversee commissioning, documentation, training, defects management and final handover.

Take responsibility for financial performance, including forecasting, cost control, variations and final accounts.

Produce accurate project reports, forecasts and performance updates, identifying risks and implementing corrective actions where required.

Lead and develop Project Managers, site teams and wider delivery personnel through coaching and mentoring.

Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, CDM regulations, quality standards and relevant industry requirements.

Maintain accurate project records and governance processes.

Lead lessons-learned reviews and drive continuous improvement across projects and accounts.

Essential Experience and Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Proven senior project management experience within mechanical and electrical services, HVAC, building services or a related construction environment.

Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within fast-paced, live operational environments.

Strong client-facing and account management skills, with the ability to develop long-term commercial relationships.

Experience delivering HVAC installations, heat pumps, ventilation systems, building energy management systems (BEMS), decarbonisation schemes or major asset replacement projects.

Strong commercial awareness, including budgeting, forecasting, procurement, change control and final accounts.

Experience managing Project Managers, subcontractors, site teams and multidisciplinary delivery teams.

A good understanding of design coordination, commissioning, handover and M&E technical interfaces.

Knowledge of CDM regulations, construction health and safety requirements and quality management.

Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Project, or equivalent planning software.

SMSTS or an equivalent recognised site management safety qualification.

A CSCS card appropriate to the role.

A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally.

Desirable Experience

Experience delivering projects for large, multi-site commercial or retail clients.

Experience working under framework agreements and managing multi-site project programmes.

Membership of a relevant professional body, such as CIBSE, CIOB, APM or an engineering institution.

A qualification in Building Services, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Management or Project Management.

Asbestos Awareness and First Aid at Work certifications, or willingness to obtain these.

Key Skills and Attributes

We are looking for a commercially minded and proactive individual who can demonstrate:

Strong leadership and people management skills.

Excellent client relationship management and stakeholder engagement.

The ability to manage competing priorities and make effective decisions.

Strong planning, organisational and project coordination skills.

Excellent negotiation, communication and influencing abilities.

A solutions-focused approach to problem-solving.

High standards of accuracy in financial forecasting, reporting and record keeping.

The ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

A collaborative approach, with a genuine commitment to developing others and improving performance.

Benefits Package

Our client offers a competitive benefits package, including:

25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.

An additional day of birthday leave to use during your birthday month.

The option to buy or sell up to three days of annual leave, subject to eligibility.

Hybrid working opportunities, subject to the role and business requirements.

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme, subject to eligibility.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Employee Assistance Programme.

Health cash plan, including discounts at selected high-street retailers.

Access to external financial advice covering mortgages, pensions and insurance.

Enhanced family-friendly pay, subject to eligibility.

Free tea, coffee and fruit at site locations.

Opportunities to participate in colleague engagement initiatives, corporate events and charity activities.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Senior Project Manager looking for your next opportunity within building services and M&E project delivery, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today through Thrive Personnel to find out more about this opportunity
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