Project Leader (M&E Services)

Are you an experienced services engineer who thrives on delivering high quality projects in complex, highly serviced buildings? Would you like to play a key role in maintaining and improving one of the most prestigious university estates in the world?

We are looking for a skilled Project Leader (M and E Services) to oversee the delivery of maintenance, refurbishment and compliance projects across our diverse academic and research estate. This is an exciting opportunity to shape environments that directly support world leading teaching, research and innovation.

The Role

As a Project Leader, you will:

• Lead M and E maintenance and refurbishment projects across a diverse academic and research estate.
• Manage multiple contracts with an annual spend of around 4m, ensuring services meet all required standards.
• Act as the primary day to day contact for building users, contractors and consultants.
• Monitor performance using CAFM data, KPIs, response/rectification times and other key metrics.
• Drive improvements in maintenance delivery, compliance and long term asset performance.
• Work collaboratively with Health and Safety, Building Surveying, Programme Delivery, Statutory Compliance and wider Asset Management teams to ensure safe, sustainable and high quality outcomes.

This role offers a high level of visibility and influence within the Estates Division, with the chance to contribute to strategic decisions affecting energy use, carbon reduction and long term estate development.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has significant experience in mechanical and electrical engineering within complex, highly serviced buildings.
• Can demonstrate a successful track record in delivering M and E maintenance and refurbishment projects.
• Has hands on experience managing maintenance contracts across multiple buildings.
• Understands statutory compliance requirements relating to M and E services.
• Brings strong communication, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Can plan, prioritise and manage multiple projects while building positive relationships across teams.
• Is proactive, solutions focused and comfortable working in a fast paced, technical environment.

Qualifications

We would love to hear from you if you hold:

• A relevant degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Building Engineering or substantial vocational experience within the sector.
• Professional accreditation (e.g. CIBSE, MCIOB, MIET) desirable but not essential.

Why Join Us?

At the University of Cambridge, you will work within one of the UK's largest and most unique estates, supporting buildings and infrastructure that enable world leading research and teaching.

You will also benefit from:

• Competitive pay, with service related progression and annual cost of living increases.
• 41 days of annual leave (including public holidays).
• Flexible and hybrid working options where possible.
• Generous family friendly policies, including maternity, adoption and shared parental leave.
• Excellent pension scheme with a substantial employer contribution.
• Retail and travel discounts through our CAMbens scheme.
• Support with relocation, where applicable.

You will be joining a collaborative, supportive and ambitious Estates Division committed to sustainability, innovation and delivering exceptional environments for staff and students.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

Apply online

If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please email Estates Division on EDR@admin.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference BA48642 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

Key information

Department/location
Estates Division - Facilities

Salary
£47,389-£59,966

Reference
BA48642

Category
Academic-related

Date published
16 February 2026

Closing date
2 March 2026

Download further information: Further Information - Project Leader M&E