Mechanical Project Manager

The Role

Reports to: Contracts Manager

Job Overview

• Support the delivery of B&F’s business vision, goals, and strategy by managing construction projects from handover to final completion.
• Take responsibility for safe, efficient and high-quality project delivery, ensuring that programmes are met, costs are controlled, and client expectations are exceeded.
• Maintain professional and collaborative relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors, and uphold B&F’s standards in health and safety, technical delivery, and team performance.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Customer Relationships & Communication

• Establish and maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
• Represent B&F professionally at all times and act as the key point of contact for your project.
• Attend and contribute to regular client and site meetings, ensuring clear, open communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Issue timely reports and updates, including monthly site progress reports and completion communications.
• Ensure all instructions, queries and requests are recorded and responded to, including RFIs and CVIs.

Managerial

• Take ownership of the project following handover from Estimating.
• Plan, coordinate and oversee daily site activities and subcontractor performance.
• Manage Supervisors and site teams to ensure quality, safety, and productivity are maintained.
• Ensure Social Value commitments are understood and delivered across projects, promoting community engagement, local employment, and environmental responsibility in line with client and company expectations.
• Promote a positive health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with B&F’s Safety Strategy and site-specific RAMS.
• Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to their development.
• Ensure the project aligns with B&F’s IMS processes, and contribute to continuous improvement.

Financial

• Lead the procurement of labour, materials, plant, and subcontractors in line with programme requirements and commercial targets, ensuring quality and value for money.
• Work with the QS to ensure accurate forecasting and effective cost control throughout the project.
• Support the commercial team in managing change control, issuing and agreeing variations, and submitting applications for payment.
• Provide project cost updates for monthly financial reviews.
• Contribute to project Profit Enhancement Plans where required.

Technical

• Manage all elements of the M&E installation to ensure technical compliance and quality workmanship.
• Lead co-ordination activities and attend design meetings where needed.
• Ensure design release aligns with programme milestones, including BWIC, coordination and record drawings.
• Compile O&M manuals and ensure technical close-out and handover are achieved to a high standard.

Contractual

• Understand and comply with project contract terms and obligations.
• Ensure timely issue of key project documentation including start letters, health & safety files, and completion letters.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation throughout the life of the project.

Programming & Planning

• Produce, maintain, and communicate a clear and achievable project programme.
  Monitor progress against programme and update stakeholders regularly.
• Identify key construction milestones and align B&F’s work accordingly.
  Highlight and mitigate risks to programme delivery, escalating issues promptly when required.

Requirements

Minimum:

• Relevant mechanical, electrical, or building services qualification.
• Five or more years’ experience in a relevant trade or project management role.
• Previous experience managing M&E projects within a contracting environment.
• SMSTS Qualification.
• Asbestos Awareness training.
• CSCS Card relevant to position.

Desirable:

First Aid at Work certification.

At all times, you represent the Company and are expected to conduct yourself in accordance with Our Values: Professional – Dynamic – Responsible.

Package

• Competitive salary
• Company car / car allowance / fuel card
• 25 days holiday (up to 30 days with service) plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare scheme and life insurance
• Pension scheme with 5.5% employer contribution
• Enhanced maternity and adoption policy – 13 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks at SMP
• Enhanced paternity policy – 2 weeks full pay (available as consecutive weeks or flexible instalments)
• Employee owned business
• Flexible holiday scheme
• An excellent working environment, opportunities for career progression and further technical and personal development