Site Manager -M&E

Job Description:

Freelance Site Manager – M&E Package (New-Build School)

Location: Coventry
Contract Type: Freelance 
Project: New-Build School including Gymnasium & Science Laboratories
Duration: 9 months Months
Reporting to: Project Manager / M&E Lead

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Freelance M&E Site Manager to oversee the installation, coordination and delivery of Mechanical & Electrical works on a major new-build school project. The development includes specialist areas such as a sports hall/gymnasium, science laboratories, classrooms, offices and external teaching spaces.

The Site Manager will be responsible for supervising daily M&E activities, ensuring safety, technical compliance, programme performance and smooth integration with the main contractor and other trades.

Key Responsibilities

M&E Site Supervision

• Lead and supervise daily M&E installation activities on site.

• Manage electrical, mechanical, and specialist subcontractors (BMS, fire alarm, lab gases, AV, etc.).

• Ensure all works follow design drawings, specifications, building regulations and education-sector standards.

• Oversee installation of specialist systems required for science labs (e.g., fume extraction, lab gases, ventilation) and gymnasium (e.g., sports hall ventilation, lighting, acoustics).

• Work with the Project Manager to drive programme targets and manage short-term look-ahead schedules.

• Coordinate M&E sequencing with main contractor and other trades to avoid clashes.

• Identify risks, delays and constraints early and escalate with solutions.

• Manage material deliveries, inspections and site logistics.

• Carry out inspections, snagging, and sign-off of M&E works

• Review RAMS, permits and method statements before work begins.

• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations and site safety protocols.

• Conduct toolbox talks, site inductions and regular safety inspections.

• Liaise with the main contractor, consultants, client representatives and design teams.

• Attend coordination meetings and provide clear updates on progress.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong experience managing M&E packages on construction projects (education experience preferred).

• Understanding of school-specific M&E requirements, including:

  • Science lab ventilation and specialist systems

  • Gym/sports hall environmental controls

  • Fire alarm and life safety systems

  • ICT, security, and AV integration

• Ability to read, interpret and oversee M&E drawings and technical documents.

• Proven track record delivering projects safely, on time and to quality standards.

• Effective communication, coordination and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple subcontractors and interface with main contractor teams.

• Competent with site reporting tools and digital field management systems.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical background (apprenticeship, HNC/HND or equivalent preferred).

• CSCS Manager card.

• SSSTS or SMSTS qualification.

• First Aid at Work (preferred).

• Enhanced DBS check 

if you are interested or you have further questions, please call chris on (phone number removed) or you can click apply.