Mechanical Project Manager

Role: Mechanical Project Manager - Building Services

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum + Car

Contract: Permanent

Sector: Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) / Construction

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join an established M&E contractor delivering mechanical and electrical building services projects across the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for the mechanical delivery of a £5m residential development in Newcastle-under-Lyme, where our client is delivering the M&E package.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee the mechanical aspects of the project from pre-construction through to completion, taking responsibility for programme delivery, commercial performance, P&L, subcontractor management and client relationships.

We are looking for a technically strong, commercially aware Mechanical Project Manager who can take ownership of project delivery and ensure works are completed safely, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical building services installations from pre-construction through to practical completion and handover.

   

• Take responsibility for project budgets, P&L performance, cost control and commercial delivery.

   

• Develop and manage project programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved.

   

• Coordinate mechanical subcontractors, directly employed labour, suppliers and site teams.

   

• Oversee procurement of materials, plant and subcontractor packages.

   

• Monitor project costs, variations, risks and resource requirements.

   

• Work closely with clients, consultants, designers and the wider M&E project team.

   

• Review mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

   

• Ensure installations meet required quality standards, Building Regulations and project specifications.

   

• Maintain high standards of health and safety, including RAMS and site inspections.

   

• Manage progress reporting, project meetings and stakeholder communication.

   

• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and successful project handover.

   

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong background in mechanical building services and a proven track record of delivering construction projects.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

• Proven experience managing mechanical building services projects within the construction industry.

   

• Strong technical understanding of mechanical installations and associated building services systems.

   

• Experience delivering projects from pre-construction through to completion.

   

• Strong commercial awareness, including project budgets, cost control, variations and P&L responsibility.

   

• Experience managing subcontractors, direct labour and supply chain partners.

   

• Excellent understanding of construction programmes, procurement and project delivery.

   

• NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Building Services or a related discipline.

   

• SMSTS qualification.

   

• CSCS Management Card.

   

• Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.

   

• Full UK driving licence.

   

Experience delivering residential developments or similarly sized M&E projects would be particularly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

   

• Company car

   

• Permanent opportunity with an established M&E contractor

   

• Responsibility for the mechanical delivery of a substantial residential development

   

• Opportunity to take ownership of project performance and commercial outcomes

   

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mechanical Project Manager looking for your next opportunity within the M&E sector, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Please apply with your latest CV to [email removed]