M&E Project / Design Manager Location: Manchester or Liverpool (Hybrid & Flexible Working)

Please read the information in this job post thoroughly to understand exactly what is expected of potential candidates. Salary: Up to £60,000 + Excellent Benefits (including 4-day working week) A well-established, independent building services consultancy is seeking an experienced M&E Project / Design Manager to play a pivotal role in the delivery and coordination of mechanical and electrical building services projects across the UK. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on managing and driving M&E projects forward , working closely with clients, engineers, and wider project teams - without being solely responsible for producing detailed design work themselves. About the Business The consultancy has a long heritage in building services engineering, providing a broad range of mechanical, electrical, energy and project management services to clients across commercial, residential, education, industrial and regeneration sectors. Their expertise includes overseeing building services strategies, sustainability and energy-efficient solutions, project coordination, and technical guidance across multidisciplinary teams. The Role As a Project / Design Manager, you'll be responsible for ensuring projects are effectively planned, coordinated and delivered to the highest standard: Lead and manage M&E projects from inception through to delivery Coordinate mechanical and electrical design teams and external consultants Act as the main client and stakeholder contact for project updates, risks and scope Oversee programme, budget, and resource planning, ensuring design milestones are met Drive quality assurance and compliance with regulations and client requirements Support procurement, contractor engagement, and contract administration Provide technical leadership and ensure integration across disciplines Monitor project progress, resolve issues, and mitigate risks proactively About You Degree qualified in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Services Engineering (or equivalent) Proven experience in project or design management within M&E / building services - ideally in consultancy-led environments Strong understanding of design and delivery processes within building services Excellent leadership, planning, communication and client management skills Able to manage multiple stakeholders and technical teams effectively Chartered or working towards Chartered status (desirable) Driving licence advantageous What's on Offer Up to £60,000 (depending on experience) 4-day working week (big standout benefit) Hybrid and flexible working arrangements Competitive bonus and pension package Private healthcare A collaborative, supportive and people-focused culture Exposure to a diverse project portfolio with opportunity for strategic impact Why This Role? This is an exciting role for a seasoned M&E professional looking to step into a leadership position where you can influence project outcomes, shape delivery strategies and support ambitious engineers , all within a forward-thinking consultancy environment. If you're ready to take the next step in your career and work in a role that offers responsibility, variety and a better work-life balance (including a 4-day week), we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or reach out to Roberto Sartori on for a confidential chat. Aldwych Consulting values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. xehkeey Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.