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