Mechanical Project Manager

Salary

£60,000 - £80,000 + Vehicle / Allowance + Fuel + Premium Benefits Package

Primary coverage across Essex, M25 Corridor & Home Counties (occasional travel across the South of England)

Building Services / M&E (Educational & Commercial Projects)

We are a premier, well-established Building Services and M&E Specialist known for excellence in delivering design, installation, and maintenance solutions across the public and private sectors. Built on a foundation of long-standing client relationships and continuous growth, we pride ourselves on an aspirational, supportive culture that invests heavily in our team's ongoing development.

Are you a driven Mechanical Project Manager ready to take total ownership of high-impact commercial and educational projects valued between £500k and £2M
?

We are seeking an experienced technical lead to manage the complete project lifecycle
—from initial start-up and execution to final client handover. In this role, you won't just oversee timelines and budgets; you'll be a key driver of quality, health & safety, value engineering, and client satisfaction.

• End-to-End Delivery: Plan, execute, monitor, and successfully close out projects within time, cost, and quality parameters.
• Commercial & Financial Control: Track expenditure, manage budgets, conduct value engineering, and produce accurate bills of quantities & procurement trackers.
• Stakeholder & Team Leadership: Lead key project meetings with clients, suppliers, and third parties while managing site labor, operatives, and sub-contractors.
• Technical & Operational Excellence: Utilize CAD/drawing packages, project tools, and MS Office to maintain precise management documents and change control.
• Hands-on Leadership: Maintain rigorous H&S standards on-site and adopt a proactive, hands-on approach whenever needed to ensure successful project handovers.

• Experience: 5+ years of proven project management experience within M&E / Building Services.
• Sector Portfolio: Strong background successfully delivering projects (£250k-£2M scope) within the Commercial and Educational sectors and able to manage multiple small projects or 1 larger one.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Sound schematic and CAD comprehension, alongside strong digital literacy (Microsoft Suite, One Drive, software tracking tools).
• Location & Mobility: Full UK Driving License with flexibility to travel across Essex, the M25, Home Counties, and wider Southern regions.
• Desirable
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Construction Management, NVQ Level 6/7, SMSTS, CSCS, APM/Prince2, Commercial Gas/FGAS (beneficial, but strong hands-on track record is key!).

• Company Vehicle / Car Allowance plus full Fuel Card & Expense Packages
  .
• Time Off:
  25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
• Health & Wellbeing: Healthcare options & Company Pension.
• Growth: Dedicated budgets for continual training, upskilling, and professional development
  .
• Culture: Regular bi-annual seasonal company events and a collaborative, forward-thinking working environment.

If you are a results-driven Mechanical Project Manager looking for your next long-term career step with a respected industry leader, we want to hear from you.