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M&E Manager - Water

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 75,000 - 85,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Preston

Expire in: 18 days

Job Description

M&E Manager - Water 
The Opportunity 
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced M&E professional to take ownership of a major portfolio of MEICA projects, driving strategy, delivery, and performance across multiple sites. 
You'll play a key leadership role, shaping how projects are delivered from concept through to completion-overseeing procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover, while influencing standards, innovation, and best practice across the business. 
If you're someone who enjoys leading teams, solving complex delivery challenges, and making a real impact across a programme of works, this role offers both autonomy and visibility at a senior level. 
 
What You'll Be Doing 
Driving Strategy & Delivery 
·Lead the development and execution of M&E delivery strategies across a portfolio of projects 
·Shape procurement approaches and manage key subcontractor frameworks 
·Oversee full project lifecycle delivery, ensuring excellence in cost, programme, quality, and HSE 
·Champion innovation, standardisation, and continuous improvement across projects 
Leading High-Performing Teams 
·Build, manage, and develop MEICA delivery teams across multiple sites 
·Identify resource needs and ensure projects are effectively staffed 
·Drive performance, accountability, and professional development 
Health, Safety & Quality Leadership 
·Promote a strong HSEQ culture across all projects 
·Ensure best-in-class safety and quality standards are embedded and consistently delivered 
·Lead by example in driving compliance and continuous improvement 
Stakeholder & Collaboration Focus 
·Work closely with Contracts Managers, design teams, and commercial teams to deliver successful outcomes 
·Act as a key interface with client project and operational teams 
·Manage escalations and resolve complex site challenges 
Commercial & Programme Control 
·Take ownership of cost and programme performance across the portfolio 
·Lead monthly project reviews and reporting 
·Monitor KPIs and drive delivery against targets 
·Support procurement decisions and risk management strategies 
Continuous Improvement & Innovation 
·Capture lessons learned and implement improvements across future projects 
·Drive value engineering and smarter ways of working 
·Support innovation and identify opportunities for enhanced delivery 
 
Who You'll Work With 
You'll collaborate across a wide network, including: 
·Internal teams such as Procurement, Design, Commercial, Planning, and Finance 
·External stakeholders including clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and partner organisations 
 
What You'll Bring 
Essential 
·HNC/HND (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline 
·Proven experience (10+ years) delivering MEICA projects 
·SMSTS or IOSH Managing Safely 
·Strong leadership and team management capability 
Desirable 
·Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering 
·Chartered status (or working towards) 
·Leadership or project management qualifications 
 
Key Skills & Attributes 
·Strong technical understanding of mechanical and electrical systems 
·Proven project and programme management expertise 
·Commercial awareness and financial control 
·Excellent communication and stakeholder management 
·A proactive, problem-solving mindset 
·Ability to lead, motivate, and inspire teams 
 
Why Apply? 
·Opportunity to lead high-profile, multi-project portfolios 
·Significant influence over strategy, delivery, and innovation 
·Work within a collaborative environment with strong cross-functional support 
·Clear scope to make a real impact and drive continuous improvement 
 
Additional Information 
This role offers the chance to take on a visible leadership position, shaping delivery standards and building high-performing teams across a complex portfolio of works. 
Please note: this role is not exhaustive, and responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs

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