Senior Mechanical Project Manager

Senior Mechanical Project Manager Defence Projects - Cambridgeshire & Suffolk Up to £95,000  Full Executive Package A leading UK Building Services division within a £1.5bn turnover construction group is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to join its growing Defence portfolio. This is a true 360 leadership role - spanning pre-construction, PCSA management, tendering and full project delivery. You will play a key role in shaping and delivering technically complex MEP schemes within secure environments.

The Role As Senior Mechanical Project Manager, you will:
Lead the mechanical package from early engagement through to commissioning Manage pre-construction and PCSA periods, including programme development and procurement strategy Play a key role in bidding and tendering upcoming defence and commercial schemes Drive delivery across safety, quality, programme and commercial performance Work in close partnership with the Build Project Director as part of a unified leadership team Mentor PMs, Construction Managers and site teams Ensure collaborative engagement across the JV structure This is not a traditional subcontractor-led role - you will be part of the core project leadership team, influencing decisions from day one.

About You We are looking for someone who:
Has strong mechanical bias with a solid understanding of electrical interfaces Has delivered large-scale commercial or defence MEP projects Is confident managing schemes from tender stage through to completion Understands the demands of secure/defence environments (experience advantageous) Demonstrates career stability and long-term ambition Thrives in collaborative, integrated delivery models Wants a genuine pathway toward Project Director level This business actively invests in succession planning and is seeking long-term leaders, not short-term hires.

Why Join? This division operates differently. Part of a £1.5bn cash-strong UK group Focus on securing the right work with the right margin rather than chasing turnover Strong, long-term client relationships across commercial and public sectors Structured quarterly development reviews Leadership mentoring and internal/external training programmes Clear pathway to Project Director and beyond Flexible working is supported during pre-construction and PCSA phases, with a project-first approach during live delivery and commissioning.

The culture is collaborative, inclusive and development-focused - built around strong behaviours and long-term progression. Package Salary up to £95,000 Car allowance or company car Performance bonus Pension Private healthcare Structured progression plan If you are a Senior Mechanical Project Manager ready to step into a broader, more strategic leadership role within a financially secure and ethically driven business, this is an outstanding opportunity within the Defence sector.

Please do call Lewis Calder from Fawkes and Reece London.