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M&E Project / Design Manager
Location: Manchester or Liverpool (Hybrid & Flexible Working)
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits (including 4‑day working week)
A well‑established, independent building services consultancy is seeking an experienced M&E Project / Design Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery and coordination of mechanical and electrical building services projects across the UK.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on managing and driving M&E projects forward, working closely with clients, engineers, and wider project teams - without being solely responsible for producing detailed design work themselves.
About the Business
The consultancy has a long heritage in building services engineering, providing a broad range of mechanical, electrical, energy and project management services to clients across commercial, residential, education, industrial and regeneration sectors. Their expertise includes overseeing building services strategies, sustainability and energy‑efficient solutions, project coordination, and technical guidance across multidisciplinary teams.
The Role
As a Project / Design Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring projects are effectively planned, coordinated and delivered to the highest standard:
Lead and manage M&E projects from inception through to delivery
Coordinate mechanical and electrical design teams and external consultants
Act as the main client and stakeholder contact for project updates, risks and scope
Oversee programme, budget, and resource planning, ensuring design milestones are met
Drive quality assurance and compliance with regulations and client requirements
Support procurement, contractor engagement, and contract administration
Provide technical leadership and ensure integration across disciplines
Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and mitigate risks proactivelyAbout You
Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent)
Proven experience in project or design management within M&E / building services - ideally in consultancy‑led environments
Strong understanding of design and delivery processes within building services
Excellent leadership, planning, communication and client management skills
Able to manage multiple stakeholders and technical teams effectively
Chartered or working towards Chartered status (desirable)
Driving licence advantageousWhat's on Offer
Up to £60,000 (depending on experience)
4‑day working week (big standout benefit)
Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
Competitive bonus and pension package
Private healthcare
A collaborative, supportive and people‑focused culture
Exposure to a diverse project portfolio with opportunity for strategic impactWhy This Role?
This is an exciting role for a seasoned M&E professional looking to step into a leadership position where you can influence project outcomes, shape delivery strategies and support ambitious engineers, all within a forward‑thinking consultancy environment.
If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work in a role that offers responsibility, variety and a better work‑life balance (including a 4‑day week), we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out to Roberto Sartori on (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.
Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
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