Job Description:

Mechanical Project Manager

Location: London and surrounding areas
Salary: £75,000–£90,000 per annum, depending on experience
Benefits: Competitive package, including pension, performance bonus and car allowance
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of mechanical building services projects from pre-construction through to installation, commissioning and handover. The successful candidate will be responsible for technical delivery, commercial performance, health and safety, programme management and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical projects from initial planning through to completion and handover.
• Oversee HVAC, heating, ventilation, chilled water, pipework and mechanical plant installations.
• Manage project budgets, procurement, variations, subcontractors and resource allocation.
• Develop and monitor project programmes, progress reports and delivery milestones.
• Coordinate design teams, consultants, suppliers, site engineers and clients.
• Ensure compliance with relevant UK regulations, British Standards, project specifications and health and safety requirements.
• Monitor quality, commissioning, testing and project documentation.
• Identify and mitigate commercial, technical and programme risks while maintaining project profitability.
• Lead project meetings and maintain effective client and stakeholder relationships.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within building services, M&E contracting or mechanical construction.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, plumbing, pipework and mechanical plant systems.
• Demonstrable experience managing project budgets, programmes and subcontractors.
• Strong commercial awareness, including procurement, variations, cost control and risk management.
• Knowledge of relevant UK regulations, construction practices and health and safety requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation and organisational skills.
• HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• SMSTS, CSCS and relevant health and safety qualifications desirable.

 Benefits Package

• Car allowance: Company vehicle option available
• Pension: Employer contribution of 5% or above.
• Annual leave: 25 days plus UK public holidays.
• Private medical insurance: Available as an additional benefit.
• Travel expenses: Business mileage and reasonable work-related travel reimbursed.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be commercially astute, technically competent and results-driven, with the confidence to lead multidisciplinary teams, manage demanding project deadlines and deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

Application: Candidates should submit a current CV outlining relevant mechanical project management experience, project values managed, key achievements and salary expectations.