Mechanical and Electrical Project Manager

Mechanical and Electrical Project Manager

Dagenham, RM10 7FN | Permanent, full time | Hybrid - minimum 3 days per week in the office | Up to £70,000

You'll lead M&E capital works projects for BD Group's own programme, working across the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham's housing, corporate property and regeneration schemes, plus third-party clients - from feasibility and design through to construction, commissioning and handover.

BD Group was created by the London Borough of Barking & Dagenham to deliver positive economic, environmental and social change. We provide facilities, construction and property services across London and the Southeast. Our Capital Works team delivers projects across housing, corporate property and regeneration assets.

The job

You’ll manage project scope, programme, budget, quality and risk across the full M&E project lifecycle, coordinating consultants, contractors and client representatives. That includes providing M&E technical input into feasibility and business cases, developing scopes and specifications for tender, reviewing contractor proposals and technical submissions, and overseeing commissioning, testing and handover - including O&M manuals, as-built information and asset data. You’ll work closely with Quantity Surveyors on cost management, and you’re accountable for compliance with Building Regulations, CDM, fire safety, electrical safety and gas safety throughout.

What you'll need

• HNC/HND, degree or equivalent in Building Services Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Construction Project Management or a related discipline
• Proven experience delivering M&E projects in capital works, construction, housing, property or asset management
• Experience managing projects from concept and design through to construction, commissioning and handover
• Strong experience managing programmes, budgets, risk and contractor performance
• Strong understanding of M&E design, installation, commissioning and building services systems
• Knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM Regulations and health and safety requirements relating to M&E works

Desirable

• Experience in occupied residential, operational or public-sector environments; decarbonisation, retrofit, plant replacement or Net Zero project experience
• Membership or progress towards CIBSE, IET, CIOB, APM or RICS
• PRINCE2, APM PMQ, IOSH, NEBOSH or SMSTS.

What you get

• Up to £70,000, plus:
• Heart Hub rewards, perks and benefits platform
• Private medical insurance
• Group life assurance
• Pension scheme
• 26+ days annual leave
• Family-friendly policies supporting work-life balance
• Health and wellbeing support, including Employee Assistance Programme
• Career development and training opportunities
• Free on-site parking at our head office
• A supportive and collaborative team environment

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