M&E Manager - Mechanically Biased Location: Reading area Salary: £85,000-£90,000 + travel + pension + healthcare We are recruiting for a mechanically biased M&E Manager to join a main contractor specialising in life science projects with M&E values of up to £50m. Based on a project in the Reading area, due to run for the next two years, you will oversee M&E delivery from design through to practical completion. This opportunity would suit an experienced Mechanical Project Manager from an M&E contractor background looking to move into main contracting, or an M&E Manager with existing main contractor experience. The Role Manage the M&E works throughout design, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover. Review designs for coordination, buildability and compliance with project requirements. Coordinate M&E subcontractors, consultants and the wider construction team. Monitor progress against the programme, resolving technical and delivery issues. Oversee quality and health and safety across the M&E works. Manage commissioning and close-out activities to achieve practical completion. Requirements A relevant mechanical qualification. A minimum of five years' experience as a Mechanical Project Manager with an M&E contractor. Experience taking projects from design stage through to practical completion. A valid SMSTS qualification. Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services and the ability to coordinate wider M&E packages. Experience delivering life science or pharmaceutical projects is preferable. Previous main contractor experience is preferable. Package £85,000-£90,000 salary. Travel. Pension. Healthcare. A two-year project programme in the Reading area