Mechanical Project Manager

Slough Source: WhatJobs

£65,000–£95,000

Mechanical Project Manager – Major Decarbonisation Project – East London

MK Search are working with a well-established and highly regarded renewables and decarbonisation contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager for a major project in East London.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing contractor with a strong pipeline of energy efficiency, retrofit and decarbonisation projects across London and the wider UK.

The company will be operating as the Main Contractor, working directly with the end client, with responsibility for the full delivery of the scheme. The project has a mechanical value of approximately £9m and will involve a significant programme of mechanical and energy infrastructure upgrades.

The successful Mechanical Project Manager will take responsibility for the mechanical delivery of the project, overseeing the works from procurement and mobilisation through installation, commissioning and final handover.

Key Responsibilities:

Take overall responsibility for the mechanical delivery of the £10m package
Manage the project programme, ensuring key milestones and completion dates are achieved
Coordinate mechanical installation works across the project
Manage subcontractors, direct labour and specialist suppliers
Work closely with the client, design teams, consultants and other project stakeholders
Review mechanical designs, specifications and technical submissions
Oversee procurement of mechanical plant, equipment and materials
Manage programme, quality, health & safety and commercial considerations
Chair and attend progress, coordination and subcontractor meetings
Monitor site progress and identify potential programme or delivery risks
Coordinate with electrical, controls/BMS and associated building services packages
Manage commissioning, testing, snagging and project close‑out
Ensure installations comply with relevant specifications, regulations and quality standards
Provide regular project updates and reporting to senior management and the client
Drive the project through to successful practical completion and handover

Candidate Requirements:

Previous experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within building services, M&E, energy or renewables
Strong technical understanding of mechanical building services installations
Experience delivering sizeable mechanical packages from pre‑construction through to handover
Experience managing subcontractors and site-based delivery teams
Strong commercial and programme awareness
Confident client-facing communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience within decarbonisation, retrofit, energy efficiency or renewable energy projects would be advantageous
Experience with technologies such as heat pumps, low‑carbon heating systems and associated plant would also be beneficial

The Opportunity:

This is a long‑term opportunity with a contractor that is continuing to grow within the UK decarbonisation and renewables market. With the business working directly for the end client as Main Contractor, the Mechanical Project Manager will have significant ownership and visibility across the project rather than managing an isolated subcontract package.

Benefits:

The company can consider candidates looking for either a permanent position or a freelance contract , with competitive salaries/packages and day rates available depending on experience.
There is also genuine scope for long‑term progression as the company continues to secure major decarbonisation and energy projects across London and the wider UK.