Senior Project Manager

1st Step Solutions are supporting a leading building services specialist who have an opportunity for a Senior Project Manager to deliver complex, high-value projects across the residential, hospitality, and mixed-use sectors.

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager (M&E Bias) to join our client for a prestigious hotel development project in London. This is a landmark new build scheme, with the existing frame and curtain wall already completed. Our client is now progressing into the full MEP fit-out.

Role Responsibilities
* Lead and oversee the full MEP delivery on site, from install through to commissioning and handover
* Manage coordination between design, procurement, installation, and commissioning teams
* Act as the principal interface with client, contractor and internal delivery teams
* Manage and mitigate risk, programme, cost, and quality issues throughout the project lifecycle
* Provide technical oversight and leadership across either Mechanical or Electrical disciplines (dependent on bias)
* Ensure compliance with health and safety, quality assurance, and statutory requirements
* Manage M&E subcontractors and direct labour, maintaining momentum on-site
* Report regularly to senior leadership on progress, KPIs, and project status
Requirements
* Demonstrable experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering large-scale M&E projects, ideally within hotel or high-end residential sectors
* Strong technical background in either Mechanical or Electrical Building Services
* Experience managing projects with M&E values of £5m to £15m+
* Proven ability to deliver to programme in high-pressure environments
* Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
* Knowledge of current regulations, health & safety legislation, and best practice in MEP construction
* SMSTS, CSCS Black Card, and relevant industry qualifications preferred

Attractive salary with a full benefits package