Assistant Mechanical Project Manager

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

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