Project Manager

A full-time, permanent position, offering a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

MEC is a multidisciplinary development technical consultancy operating nationally across the UK. We work with private and public sector clients on a wide range of residential, commercial and public sector developments, delivering joined-up technical expertise across multiple disciplines.

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join our Group team, reporting directly to the Managing Director. The role location is flexible, to be based from our Leicestershire, Birmingham or Nottingham office.

This is a senior, client-facing role, suited to someone who thrives on coordination, clarity and delivery, and who enjoys being at the centre of complex, multi-disciplinary projects.

In this role, you will take ownership of large and complex projects, ensuring programmes, budgets and quality standards are met, while acting as a key link between internal teams, clients, directors and external stakeholders. You’ll play an important role in shaping how project management operates across the business, helping to embed consistency, best practice and momentum as MEC continues to grow. You should ideally have a technical related background with relevant experience in dealing with projects involving, Transport, Flood Risk, Drainage, Utilities and GI.

If you are commercially aware, highly organised and confident managing multiple moving parts, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

Key Responsibilities 

As Project Manager, your responsibilities will span project delivery, client management and internal coordination, including:

• Overseeing and coordinating the delivery of large or complex projects across multiple internal disciplines

• Managing a varied portfolio of residential, commercial and public sector projects

• Working closely with the Project Director to maintain project programmes, budgets and quality standards

• Acting as a key liaison between clients, internal teams, directors and third-party stakeholders

• Chairing and attending client, consultant and design team meetings

• Providing clear, concise project updates and managing client expectations throughout delivery

• Developing and maintaining detailed project execution plans, including timelines, budgets and resource allocation

• Identifying risks and challenges early, coordinating internal discussions and driving solutions

• Supporting the development and implementation of a consistent, company-wide project management system

• Managing submissions for third-party approvals, liaising proactively with clients, authorities and external bodies

• Agreeing fee proposals, managing timescales and maintaining regular internal and external communication

• Working nationally across the UK, with flexibility to support projects as required

• Playing a senior role in the development of the project management function, including mentoring future team members

Project Management and Delivery 

• Managing projects across multiple disciplines and sectors

• Client liaison, fee proposals, budgeting, resourcing and invoicing

• Ensuring high-quality, technically accurate outputs are delivered on time and within budget

• Adhering to company quality procedures, including two-stage checking processes

• Managing project finances and monitoring performance against agreed budgets

Professional and General Responsibilities

Alongside project delivery, you will be expected to uphold MEC’s professional standards and values:

• Completing a minimum of 12 days CPD per year in line with your training and development plan

• Working collaboratively with colleagues across all disciplines

• Demonstrating full commitment to company values, customer service commitments and the Customer Charter

• Adhering to all quality, health & safety, psychosocial and environmental policies

• Maintaining accurate WIP, invoicing and resource tracking in line with monthly deadlines

• Keeping timesheets and expenses up to date and submitted on time

• Proactively supporting client care and following up fee quotes monthly

• Representing MEC positively at all times, reinforcing our services and expertise

• Supporting internal engagement, including contributing to staff meetings and business updates

• Holding a full clean driving licence and access to a vehicle insured for business use

Why Join MEC? 

This is a senior, trusted role within a growing consultancy, offering the opportunity to influence how projects are delivered across the business while working with a broad client base and a highly skilled internal team.

If you feel you have the experience, mindset and capability to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you.

MEC is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

We also offer generous employment benefits which you can view here.

MEC is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.