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 (url removed)

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