Job Description:

Assistant Mechanical Project Manager Opportunity - Leading M&E Contractor

MK Search are working a leading M&E contractor who is looking to appoint an Assistant Mechanical Project Manager to join its established London team.

The company has a long and successful history of delivering technically demanding projects across the commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical and data centre sectors. With a strong pipeline of work, it offers excellent stability and genuine opportunities for career progression.

This position would suit a Mechanical Supervisor or Mechanical Site Manager who is ready to take the next step into project management.

Working closely with an experienced Project Director, you will receive structured support and training across the full project lifecycle. The aim is to develop you into a fully autonomous Mechanical Project Manager within 12 months.

The Role

As Assistant Mechanical Project Manager, you will help manage the mechanical package from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting the delivery of mechanical packages safely, on time and within budget

• Coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors

• Monitoring programme progress and helping to resolve site issues

• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical information

• Assisting with procurement, cost control and variation management

• Attending client, design team and subcontractor meetings

• Maintaining quality, health and safety, and project documentation

• Supporting testing, commissioning and final handover

• Providing regular progress updates to the Project Director

• Gradually taking greater ownership of projects as your experience develops

The ideal candidate

You will have:

• Experience as a Mechanical Supervisor, Mechanical Site Manager or in a similar site-based role

• A strong understanding of mechanical building services

• Experience working for an M&E contractor or specialist mechanical contractor

• The ambition to progress into project management

• Good organisational, communication and problem-solving skills

• The confidence to coordinate site teams and subcontractors

• A proactive approach and willingness to learn

• Relevant mechanical qualifications

• SMSTS or SSSTS would be advantageous

Previous experience on commercial, healthcare, pharmaceutical or data centre projects would be beneficial but is not essential.

What’s on offer?

• A clear route into mechanical project management

• Direct mentoring and support from an experienced Project Director

• Structured training across commercial, technical and operational project delivery

• The opportunity to become a fully autonomous Project Manager within a year

• Exposure to high-profile, technically challenging London projects

• A competitive salary and benefits package

• Long-term career development with a respected and established contractor

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced mechanical site professional who has reached the point where they are ready to move into project management.

Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion about the role.