Project Manager - BMS / MEP

Project Manager - BMS / MEP

Salary and Package: £75,000 - £90,000 DOE + Travel Allowance + BUPA Healthcare + Pension + 25 Days Holiday

Location: City of London

Full-time, Permanent Position

About the Company

An established and highly respected engineering services contractor is delivering a major Building Management Systems (BMS), ELV and MEP package on a flagship commercial development in the City of London. With a long-standing reputation for delivering technically complex engineering projects across the UK, the business is recognised for its in-house expertise, collaborative approach and commitment to quality, safety and long-term investment in its people.

Why Join Them

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager - BMS / MEP to take ownership of a flagship intelligent buildings project from pre-construction through to final handover. The Project Manager - BMS / MEP will join an established engineering team delivering a technically demanding development with an expected programme of around three years.

The Project Manager - BMS / MEP will work alongside experienced commercial, engineering and commissioning professionals, taking responsibility for programme delivery, client coordination and multidisciplinary teams. This Project Manager - BMS / MEP role offers long-term project security, genuine autonomy and the opportunity to work on one of London's most advanced commercial developments. For an experienced Project Manager - BMS / MEP, it provides excellent career progression within a business known for delivering landmark engineering projects.

About the Role

The Project Manager - BMS / MEP will be responsible for leading the successful delivery of a major Building Management Systems (BMS), Extra Low Voltage (ELV) and MEP package, including Building Management Systems, Energy Management Systems, Security Systems, Communications & Network Systems, Smart Building Technologies and Master Systems Integration.

You will manage the project through every stage including pre-construction, procurement, installation, commissioning and final handover, leading planners, quantity surveyors, project engineers, software engineers, commissioning teams and specialist subcontractors to ensure successful delivery.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading multidisciplinary project teams across BMS, ELV and MEP disciplines
• Managing the overall project programme using MS Project or Asta Powerproject
• Coordinating planners, quantity surveyors, engineers, software specialists and subcontractors
• Driving programme performance through regular progress and look-ahead meetings
• Managing project budgets, forecasts, valuations, variations and commercial performance
• Reviewing subcontractor packages and negotiating changes where required
• Issuing contractual notices including Early Warning and Delay Notices
• Leading project risk reviews and implementing mitigation strategies
• Maintaining quality assurance, CDM compliance and high health & safety standards
• Overseeing installation, integrated systems testing and commissioning activities
• Managing Building Management Systems (BMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), ELV infrastructure, security systems and smart building integration
• Coordinating client demonstrations, operator training and production of O&M manuals
• Ensuring a smooth project handover and contractual close-out
• Building strong working relationships with clients, consultants and internal delivery teams
• Delivering projects safely, on programme, within budget and to the highest quality standards

To be successful, you will have proven experience delivering major Building Management Systems (BMS), ELV and MEP projects, ideally within large commercial developments in London. Previous ELV (Extra Low Voltage) experience is essential, with a strong understanding of integrated building technologies including security, structured cabling, communications, smart building systems and Building Management Systems.

You will be an experienced project leader capable of managing multidisciplinary engineering teams while maintaining commercial control throughout the full project lifecycle. Experience delivering Intelligent Buildings, Smart Buildings, Building Automation, Master Systems Integration (MSI), BIM-enabled projects or complex technology-led commercial developments will be highly advantageous.

Summary

This is an outstanding opportunity for an experienced Project Manager to lead the delivery of one of London's most technically advanced BMS, ELV and MEP projects. Offering a salary of £75,000 - £90,000, travel allowance, BUPA healthcare, pension, long-term project security and the opportunity to work on a flagship commercial development, this role is ideal for someone looking to take ownership of a complex engineering project within a well-established and highly respected engineering business.

Contact Mark at Up Front Recruitment for more information.