Programme Manager M&E / Building Services (ASTA Powerproject)
Programme Manager – M&E / Building Services (ASTA Powerproject)
Location: London
Sector: Mechanical & Electrical & Building Services
Contract type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive – DOE
Avolon are seeking an experienced Programme Manager with strong M&E and planning capability to take ownership of programme development and delivery across multiple electrical and building services projects.
This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role. You will work closely with engineers and project teams to understand how the job will be built, translate that into a robust ASTA Powerproject programme, and use the programme as a live management tool to drive delivery.
This is not a reporting or governance-only position. The programme is central to how projects are planned, sequenced, challenged, and delivered.
Key responsibilities
* Develop and own fully logic-linked ASTA Powerproject programmes from first principles
* Work directly with engineers, project managers, and site teams to understand construction methodology and sequencing
* Translate M&E installation and commissioning strategies into realistic, deliverable programmes
* Manage programme logic, dependencies, critical path, and float
* Update, maintain, and interrogate live programmes throughout the project lifecycle
* Identify risks, clashes, and sequencing issues early and work with delivery teams to resolve them
* Support change management, re-sequencing, and recovery planning where required
* Lead and manage a small planning / programme team as the function grows
* Provide clear, practical programme insight to senior management
What we’re looking for
* Strong hands-on experience using ASTA Powerproject (essential)
* Solid M&E / building services construction knowledge
* Background with an M&E contractor or main contractor delivering live projects
* Strong understanding of installation sequencing, commissioning, and interfaces
* Confident working directly with engineers and challenging assumptions where needed
* Experience managing or mentoring planners / programme staff
* Pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset — programmes must reflect reality, not theory
What this role is not
* Not a purely client-side or reporting-led programme role
* Not a generic project manager position
* Not suitable for candidates without hands-on ASTA experience or construction sequencing knowledge
Why join us?
* The programme function is taken seriously and drives delivery
* You’ll have direct influence on how projects are planned and executed
* Opportunity to shape and lead the programme function as the business grows
* Work closely with experienced engineering and leadership teams