Technical Project Manager

Not your typical Project Manager role.

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This position isn t about running a construction programme - it s about figuring out what s gone wrong and fixing it properly.

We re supporting a major engineering services provider on a complex scientific and research estate, looking for a technically strong M&E Project Manager to take ownership of legacy building services issues and drive them through to resolution.

You ll act as the bridge between the client, operations teams and specialist subcontractors - investigating faults, challenging incomplete information and ensuring systems actually work as intended.

If you enjoy fault-finding more than paperwork this role is for you.

What you ll be doing

• Investigating faults across M&E systems (fire alarms, electrical, compressors, freezers, water & air systems)

• Reviewing commissioning data, drawings, O&M manuals and test results

• Identifying gaps and defining corrective actions

• Carrying out root-cause analysis and presenting technical findings

• Coordinating specialists to test, recommission and remediate systems

• Acting as the single point of ownership for system issues

• Managing risk, CDM compliance and technical reporting

• Driving issues through to full operational close-out

What we re looking for

• M&E / Building Services Project Management experience (FM or estates ideal)

• Strong technical understanding across mechanical & electrical systems

• Experience with commissioning, troubleshooting or technical close-out works

• Confident managing contractors and technical stakeholders

• Able to work independently and challenge technical discrepancies

• Knowledge of CDM regulations (essential)

• Basic DBS

Desirable

• Technical qualifications (Mechanical/Electrical/Construction)

• Experience within laboratory, research or complex estates environments