Project Manager / Assistant PM – M&E Projects – Cambridge

£300-£380/day Inside IR35 (via umbrella)

Contract until January 2026

Hours: 7:30-4:30 or 8am-5pm

On-site | World-Class Research Campus | £100k-£3m Project Values

We’re currently supporting a leading client with an exciting opportunity based at the prestigious Wellcome Genome Campus in Cambridge – a world-renowned centre for genomic research, life sciences, and innovation.

The site is currently delivering seven live Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) projects across a busy, operational campus environment. They are looking to appoint either a project manager (facilities/engineering-focused) or a hands-on assistant PM or site manager.

Role Overview:

• £300-£380 per day depending on experience, with consistent work secured until January 2026
• Cambridge-based role with full on-site presence required
• A range of M&E projects, including mechanical, electrical, BMS, HVAC, and plant
• Project values between £100k and £3m
• Coordination with internal facilities teams and external contractors
• Responsibility for daily site operations, logistics, progress tracking, and contractor coordination
• Scope to support or lead project delivery depending on experience

   

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience as a project manager, assistant project manager, or site manager in building services, FM, engineering or construction
• Comfortable working within live, operational environments
• Strong communication and contractor management skills
• CSCS / SMSTS Required
• NVQ L6 or Equivalent
• Available with short or no notice period

Interested?

If you’re available, we’d be happy to arrange a confidential conversation and share further project details.

Apply now or get in touch directly.

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