Project Manager - MEP or pipework utilities contractor biasedCirca £60,000 (DOE) + £5,000 Car Allowance - negotiable to the right applicantA respected and growing UK contractor is seeking an exceptional Project Manager to join its close-knit, high-performing team.This is an opportunity for a commercially astute Project Manager who thrives on ownership, accountability and delivering multiple projects to exceptional standards. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in driving profitability and operational excellence across a diverse portfolio of UK-wide projects.The Project Manager OpportunityWorking within a dynamic, multi-disciplined environment, the Project Manager will take full lifecycle responsibility for multiple projects from handover through to final account with full accountability for financial performance.This is a hands-on leadership role requiring operational excellence, commercial sharpness and confident stakeholder management.Projects are UK-wide, with site visits typically 1-2 days per week.Key Responsibilities for the Project ManagerProject and Commercial LeadershipManaging multiple live projects simultaneouslyFull financial accountability for each contractMonitoring costs and protecting marginCompiling and submitting applications for paymentAgreeing final accounts with clients, subcontractors and installersApproving supplier and subcontractor invoicesLiaising with external QS consultantsPlanning and ComplianceProducing contract-specific Risk Assess