Mechanical Project Manager – MK

Overview

In this Mechanical Project Manager role, you will lead mechanical projects from pre-construction through to handover for a growing building services contractor. You’ll coordinate design, procurement, installation and testing, aligning with clients, consultants and site teams to deliver on time, within budget and to high-quality standards. The position offers exposure to commercial fit-out, refurbishment and design & build projects, with a strong project pipeline and opportunities for progression. You will help shape delivery across multiple projects and ensure safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical projects from pre-construction to practical completion and handover
• Manage full mechanical project lifecycle: planning, design coordination, procurement, installation, testing, commissioning and handover
• Coordinate mechanical subcontractors, engineers, supervisors and site teams
• Manage project programmes and milestone achievement
• Coordinate with design teams to ensure fully developed, buildable and compliant designs
• Procurement of mechanical equipment, materials and subcontract packages
• Monitor project costs, budgets, variations, valuations and financial performance
• Identify and manage commercial risks throughout the lifecycle
• Liaise with clients, consultants, main contractors and other stakeholders
• Chair and attend progress, design, technical and subcontractor meetings
• Manage RFIs, technical queries, design changes and project documentation
• Ensure works align with drawings, specifications and standards
• Coordinate with other building services packages (electrical, architectural, structural)
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover
• Monitor subcontractor performance, programme and quality
• Ensure RAMS, permits and site documentation are in place
• Maintain high health & safety standards and CDM compliance
• Provide progress and commercial reports to senior management
• Support project forecasting and cost/value reporting
• Resolve technical, commercial and programme issues proactively
• Deliver projects to required quality, programme and profitability targets

Key requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within building services/M&E
• Strong mechanical building services background
• Experience delivering commercial fit-out and refurbishment
• Experience on design & build schemes
• Strong understanding of mechanical installation and project delivery
• Experience managing mechanical subcontractors and site teams
• Strong programme and procurement management skills
• Commercial awareness with budgets, variations and cost control
• Strong client and stakeholder management
• Good understanding of UK construction practices, H&S and CDM
• SMSTS
• CSCS
• Mechanical qualification such as HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent (advantageous)

• Client and stakeholder management
• Proactive issue resolution
• Strong communication and coordination
• HVAC installations
• Chilled water systems
• Heating and ventilation

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