Project Manager (M&E)

The Vacancy

Wates Property Services is seeking a skilled and motivated Project Manager (M&E) to lead delivery of planned works across our North London social housing contracts. You’ll be responsible for managing technically complex mechanical and electrical projects, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee M&E project delivery from pre-construction through to handover.
• Manage subcontractors and site teams to ensure quality and compliance.
• Liaise with clients, residents, and internal stakeholders to maintain strong relationships.
• Monitor project progress, budgets, and health & safety performance.
• Ensure all works meet Wates’ high standards and client expectations.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in M&E project management, ideally within social housing or property services.
• Strong knowledge of building services, compliance, and CDM regulations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• SMSTS, CSCS, and First Aid certifications preferred.

Why Join Wates?

• Be part of a purpose-driven team improving homes and communities.
• Access to structured career development and training.
• Competitive salary, car allowance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 26 days annual leave plus BH plus your birthday off
• Market leading maternity & paternity leave

Given the nature of this position, you will need to undergo a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at offer stage. Applicants with criminal convictions will be assessed individually, and we assure you that we do not discriminate based on an applicant’s criminal record or the details of any disclosed offenses. Additionally, certain roles may be subject to additional pre-employment checks.

To learn more about the checks included in this process, please click on the following link: National Security Vetting

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.