Mechanical Project Manager

The Opportunity

We are working with a well established, family run engineering contractor delivering mechanical building services across a wide range of sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, data centres, laboratories, and retail.

Due to a sustained period of growth and multiple project awards, they are looking to appoint an experienced M&E Project Manager to support delivery across key projects.

Remuneration

* £70,000-£75,000 (Perm only) or £350-£400 a day (Freelance)

* Car Allowance, Private Health Care, Death in Service, Pension (Perm only)

Current Project

The successful candidate will initially be delivering a £3.5m mechanical & public health package based in Shinfield, Reading (M4 Corridor), involving:

* Full mechanical & public health pipework installation

* Laboratory, welfare and office environments

* LTHW, CHW, domestic water, lab water, SVP, RWP & drainage systems

* Mixed installation methods (welded, screwed, brazed, solvent weld, fusion)

* Working alongside a Tier 1 main contractor

* Programme duration: 30–40 weeks

The Role

As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction through to handover and commercial close-out.

Key responsibilities include:

* Managing full project lifecycle (programme, cost, quality & delivery)

* Leading site teams and coordinating subcontractors

* Client-facing – attending progress, coordination & commercial meetings

* Managing cost plans, forecasting and reporting

* Supporting QS with applications, variations and contractual matters

* Ensuring compliance with JCT/NEC contracts

* Driving health & safety, quality and programme performance

* Mentoring junior team members and leading by example

(Full job description available upon request)

About You

* Proven experience as an M&E / Mechanical Project Manager

* Strong background in pipework & mechanical building services

* Commercially aware with strong understanding of JCT/NEC contracts

* Confident leading teams and managing stakeholders

* CSCS Black Card (NVQ Level 6) – essential

The Business

* UK-based, family-run engineering contractor

* Circa £9m turnover

* Team of ~20 direct staff + 100+ subcontractors

* Strong pipeline across the M4 corridor and London