Programme Manager M&E / Building Services (ASTA ...

Programme Manager – M&E / Building Services (ASTA Powerproject) Location: London Sector: Mechanical & Electrical & Building Services Contract type: Permanent Salary: Competitive – DOE Avolon are seeking an experienced Programme Manager with strong M&E and planning capability to take ownership of programme development and delivery across multiple electrical and building services projects. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role. You will work closely with engineers and project teams to understand how the job will be built, translate that into a robust ASTA Powerproject programme, and use the programme as a live management tool to drive delivery. This is not a reporting or governance-only position. The programme is central to how projects are planned, sequenced, challenged, and delivered. Key responsibilities * Develop and own fully logic-linked ASTA Powerproject programmes from first principles * Work directly with engineers, project managers, and site teams to understand construction methodology and sequencing * Translate M&E installation and commissioning strategies into realistic, deliverable programmes * Manage programme logic, dependencies, critical path, and float * Update, maintain, and interrogate live programmes throughout the project lifecycle * Identify risks, clashes, and sequencing issues early and work with delivery teams to resolve them * Support change management, re-sequencing, and recovery planning where required * Lead and manage a small planning / programme team as the function grows * Provide clear, practical programme insight to senior management What we’re looking for * Strong hands-on experience using ASTA Powerproject (essential) * Solid M&E / building services construction knowledge * Background with an M&E contractor or main contractor delivering live projects * Strong understanding of installation sequencing, commissioning, and interfaces * Confident working directly with engineers and challenging assumptions where needed * Experience managing or mentoring planners / programme staff * Pragmatic, delivery-focused mindset — programmes must reflect reality, not theory What this role is not * Not a purely client-side or reporting-led programme role * Not a generic project manager position * Not suitable for candidates without hands-on ASTA experience or construction sequencing knowledge Why join us? * The programme function is taken seriously and drives delivery * You’ll have direct influence on how projects are planned and executed * Opportunity to shape and lead the programme function as the business grows * Work closely with experienced engineering and leadership teams