Senior Project Manager (M&E)

Senior Project Manager (Mechanical / M&E) – Major Infrastructure Project

Location: Bridgwater (Site-based, minimum 3 days/week)
Rate: £450 – £580 per day (Inside IR35)
Duration: 12+ Month Contract | ASAP Start

The Opportunity

We’re recruiting a Senior Project Manager to take a leading role on a high-profile, large-scale infrastructure project in Bridgwater, Somerset. This is a critical position overseeing a major mechanical installation package valued at approximately £750m, moving into the commissioning phase.

This role requires a hands-on, delivery-focused leader who can step into a complex environment, drive progress, and manage a politically sensitive contract with significant commercial and stakeholder challenges.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full lifecycle delivery of a major mechanical/M&E contract package
• Drive performance across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning
• Manage programme delivery to safety, quality, cost, and schedule targets
• Oversee contract administration, including change, risk, and commercial discussions
• Lead and coordinate a multi-disciplinary team (approx. 5 direct + matrix team)
• Maintain and manage detailed schedules (L3/L4) aligned with overall programme
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles
• Work closely with suppliers and stakeholders to resolve issues and improve performance
• Ensure compliance with contractual frameworks (NEC/FIDIC)
• Drive a proactive, “roll your sleeves up” approach to delivery

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager on large, complex construction or infrastructure projects
• Strong background in Mechanical Installation (essential)
• Experience in M&E delivery, ideally with turbine systems (nuclear or gas preferred)
• Demonstrated success managing high-value contracts (£100m+)
• Strong commercial acumen with experience handling change and contractor performance issues
• Experience working within regulated environments (e.g. energy, infrastructure, heavy industry)
• Working knowledge of NEC and/or FIDIC contracts
• Confident stakeholder manager with excellent communication skills
• Ability to lead across multiple disciplines and interfaces

The Role:

• Site-based position with flexibility (minimum 3 days/week on site)
• Highly collaborative environment with strong commercial and project controls support

Why Apply?

• Be part of a nationally significant infrastructure programme
• Take ownership of a major contract at a critical delivery stage
• Work in a fast-paced, high-impact role where your expertise will directly influence outcomes

Apply now to secure your place on this landmark project.