M&E Project Manager

Senior M&E Project Manager - Major Infrastructure Project
Suffolk
Long-Term Freelance Opportunity Potential Permanent Role
£500-£600 per day (Depending on experience)

We are recruiting on behalf of a leading provider of infrastructure, operational and facilities solutions supporting one of the UK's largest nationally significant construction and infrastructure programmes.

Due to continued project growth, an opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior M&E Project Manager to oversee the next phase of works within a major warehouse and logistics facility supporting a high-profile infrastructure development.

This is a long-term freelance opportunity with the potential to move into a permanent position for the right individual.

The Opportunity

A large warehouse facility has recently reached shell completion and is now entering a significant fit-out and services installation phase.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for managing multiple subcontract packages, ensuring works are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Packages include:

-Fire suppression and fire protection systems
-Mechanical building services installations
-Warehouse racking installation
-Internal fit-out and minor building works
-Insulation packages
-Associated infrastructure and support works

This is a delivery-focused role requiring strong subcontractor management, programme control and stakeholder coordination skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing multiple subcontractors across concurrent work packages
• Driving programme performance and ensuring delivery against key milestones
• Managing project schedules, work programmes and short-term look-ahead plans
• Coordinating site activities to maintain safe and efficient project delivery
• Monitoring progress, performance and quality standards
• Identifying and managing project risks and mitigation measures
• Ensuring compliance with NEC3 / NEC4 contractual requirements
• Chairing progress, planning and coordination meetings
• Managing project reporting and stakeholder communication
• Supporting commercial teams regarding variations and change management
• Maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance

Candidate Requirements

Essential:

• Proven experience as a Project Manager or Senior Project Manager within construction, M&E or building services environments
• Demonstrable experience delivering projects valued at £30m-£40m+
• Strong experience managing subcontractors and specialist contractors
• Experience working under NEC3 and/or NEC4 contracts
• Excellent programme, planning and scheduling capabilities
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work within fast-paced major project environments

Desirable:

• Experience on infrastructure, energy, industrial, logistics or major construction projects
• Mechanical or building services background
• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• Relevant construction, engineering or project management qualification

What's On Offer

• £500-£600 per day
• Long-term freelance assignment
• Potential permanent opportunity
• Significant project responsibility
• Opportunity to join a nationally important infrastructure programme
• Immediate interviews available

Location: Suffolk

Start Date: November 2026

Contract: Freelance (Long-Term) with potential of permanent role

If you have a proven track record delivering major construction or M&E projects valued at £30m+ and are looking to join one of the UK's most significant infrastructure programmes, we would like to hear from you.