🚀 Career Progression for M&E Managers 🛠️
Throughout my career in recruitment, specifically working with M&E Managers (at all levels), I have found that some people at the early stages of this path, or Electricians, Pipefitters, Plumbers etc, don't always have a clear idea on the path they have in front of them. Every company has a different structure, which is heavily dependant on, the size of the business as well as the size and type of projects, but as a rough idea, please see below a brief snapshot of the Managerial career path available to you.
𝟏. 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 / 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫: Often, the first step of coming off the tools is a step into Supervising either Mechanical or Electrical packages for a sub contractor. This role will usually involve managing a number of trade operatives, and carrying out quality assurance using systems such as SnagR and Fieldview.
𝟐. 𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 / 𝐄𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫: With experience, you could step up to a management level which will have a more overall view of the installation. Along with overseeing supervisors and checking the QA, you will be involved with more paperwork such as managing the programme, Tech Subs, RFI's and, dependant on the size of the company/project, you will be creating progress reports for the client.
𝟑. 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Again, this is usually dependant on the size of the business but in general you would move into an either Mechanical OR Electrical Project Manager role, still reporting into a Senior PM or Project Director on site but you will have complete control of the Mechanical/Electrical packages. More involved with the client and building that relationship, you will start to be commercially aware, involved in some procurement with the supply chain and making sure the project is running to budget.
𝟒. 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐌 / 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫: You will now be in total control of this project (and maybe 1 other). You will be responsible for everything here, utilising your PM's and Managers for the day to day running of the project whilst you take a more overall view of things, making sure you are on time according to the programme, on budget and are in constant contact with the client representatives. At this level you could also be involved with winning future phases/projects with this client.
𝟓. 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫/𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫: At this level you will be more office based having a heavy influence on the day to day running of the business. You should be involved in everything here, from winning work, keeping tabs on the current packages, the hiring processes, coming up with ways to push the business forward.
If you are looking for opportunities, give me a call/email. I find it is always good to learn about you and your aspirations first and then we can speak about suitable businesses and roles that fit.
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