Project Manager - MEP or pipework utilities contractor biased
up to £70,000 (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 Bletchley (suitable for candidates between North London and Bletchley).
Most importantly, this individual will be proactive, solutions-focused and confident in taking ownership.