Mechanical Project Manager - Building Services

Elmstead Market Source: WhatJobs

£70,000–£80,000

Senior Mechanical Project Manager – Plumbing / Mechanical

Location: Essex & London
Salary: £70,000 – £80,000 DOE
Benefits: Car Allowance + Pension
Employment: Permanent
Working: Hybrid

We are recruiting an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Manager to join an established contractor delivering commercial mechanical and plumbing projects across Essex and London.

This is a senior delivery-focused position taking responsibility for projects from initial handover through to completion, with individual project values ranging from approximately £20,000 to £1 million.

The successful candidate will typically manage between 1–3 live projects at any one time, supported by an established office, estimating and design team.

The Role

As Senior Mechanical Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful commercial and operational delivery of mechanical and plumbing projects.

Responsibilities will include:

Managing mechanical projects from initial handover through to completion
Overseeing projects ranging in value from £20k to £1m
Managing typically 1–3 live projects at any one time
Managing and coordinating engineers, supervisors and site teams
Planning and monitoring project programmes
Monitoring project costs and commercial performance
Ensuring labour, materials and subcontractors are effectively coordinated
Liaising directly with clients, consultants and other project stakeholders
Working closely with internal estimating and design teams
Managing variations and changes throughout the project lifecycle
Monitoring progress against programme and budget
Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time and to the required quality standards
Attending client, progress and project meetings
Identifying and resolving potential project issues
Maintaining strong relationships with clients throughout project delivery

About You

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong background in plumbing and mechanical building services.

The ideal candidate will have:

Strong mechanical and plumbing knowledge
Proven experience managing commercial mechanical projects
Experience managing projects from initial handover through to completion

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager looking for a senior position within a well-supported business.

The role is focused predominantly on successful project delivery rather than continual tendering, with strong estimating, design and office support available.

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