Project Manager - MEP ( Stations, Head House)

Project Manager (Two Roles Available)

About the Roles

We're working with a major client delivering Britain's high-speed rail infrastructure programme, and we're recruiting Project Managers for two distinct roles within different Integrated Project Teams.
These are hands-on project management roles representing the client on site. You'll be responsible for protecting the client's interests throughout delivery, working effectively within co-located Integrated Project Teams. You'll fulfil NEC3 Project Manager duties, monitor contractor performance and ensure programmes stay on schedule to deliver to agreed budget, time and quality parameters.
You'll combine project management expertise with the gravitas to stand on your own two feet with contractors. You'll identify and manage risks, escalate emerging issues and represent the client's interests clearly and confidently.


Role 1: Head House Buildings ( North Acton, London)
Leading the complete construction and fit out delivery of the Head House Buildings. You'll project manage the client's interests from groundworks through to full operational fit out. Experience from station building and fit outs is directly transferable to this scope.

Role 2: MEP Fitout (- Maple Cross, Buckinghamshire)
Managing the client's interests on the MEP fitout of a 16km twin-bore tunnel, two portal buildings and associated lift shafts. The MEP scope includes ducting, fire protection and power systems across the entire project.

What You'll Be Doing

• Fulfil the duties and obligations of the NEC3 Project Manager on behalf of the client and Senior Project Manager
• Project manage the client's interests in your assigned scope
• Monitor and hold contractors accountable on performance, programme and quality
• Review and accept programme schedules, identifying critical path and managing dependencies
• Identify and manage risks to the client's interests, developing mitigation strategies and escalating issues appropriately
• Discharge CDM duties as delegated by the Client Representative
• Represent the client with authority and confidence, standing your ground on technical and commercial matters
• Challenge contractor submissions and ensure compliance with client requirements and standards
• Monitor progress against budget and schedule, tracking costs and identifying variances early

What We're Looking For
You're a project manager with substantial hands-on experience protecting client interests on large construction and fit out projects. You have a thorough understanding of building delivery and systems integration. You understand NEC3 contracts and have fulfilled or directly supported NEC3 Project Manager duties on site.

You have strong problem-solving and negotiating skills, with the ability to challenge contractors professionally without being pushed around. You can stand your ground on technical and commercial matters while maintaining professional relationships. You've managed competing demands across cost, time, quality and client interests. You're experienced in managing day-to-day contract delivery and can pick up issues quickly.

You hold a qualification in civil engineering, building management, project management or equivalent experience at APM Project Manager level (intermediate). You have gravitas and credibility with contractors, and you're comfortable making decisions and defending them.