Mechanical Project Manager

Project Manager (Mechanical | Water/Utilities)

Location:

Hoddesdon (site-based with travel)

Salary: £60,000 - £75,000 + package

We are recruiting for a Project Manager to deliver site-based projects across the water and utilities sector, including works on sewage treatment works (STW) and pumping stations (PS). This role is suited to candidates from a construction or energy background with strong civil or mechanical experience, who are confident managing projects on‑site from concept through to completion.

You will play a key role in coordinating design, fabrication, and installation, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget.

• Full lifecycle delivery: scope → design → construction → commissioning → handover
• Manage site teams, subcontractors, and in-house labour
• Deliver projects involving:
  • Civil works (structures, bases, drainage, access)
  • Mechanical works (pipework, steelwork, plant installations)
• Review and approve drawings (including basic understanding of AutoCAD)
• Work with design information such as P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams)
• Manage programme build and execution using tools such as Microsoft Project
• Oversee pricing, quoting, and commercial tracking of projects
• Raise and manage Early Warning Notices (EWN) where required
• Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, including Construction Phase Plans (CPP)
• Coordinate logistics, sequencing, and site activities
• Liaise with clients, engineers, and stakeholders
• Support fabrication and installation planning (including modular/sectional installs where needed)
• Ensure all works meet health, safety, environmental, and quality standards

• Experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager
• Strong site‑based construction, civil, or energy background
• Experience delivering mechanical and/or civil scopes
• Understanding of project programming (MS Project or similar)
• Commercial processes (pricing, quoting, variations)
• Experience managing subcontractors and labour on‑site
• Knowledge of CDM regulations and site health & safety
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and design information

• Experience working on Sewage Treatment Works (STW)
• Experience working on Pumping Stations (PS)
• Familiarity with P&IDs and process‑driven environments
• Steelwork and fabrication processes
• Exposure to NEC contracts
• Engineering background (Civil or Mechanical)
• SMSTS / CSCS

• Strong site leadership and coordination
• Commercial awareness (quoting, pricing, variations)
• Ability to manage programme and delivery under pressure
• Good working knowledge of Excel and project controls
• Strong communication with internal teams and external stakeholders

• A hands‑on, site‑focused Project Manager
• Background in construction or energy, with transferable skills into utilities
• Someone comfortable working on live infrastructure sites
• Strong understanding of how projects are built, installed, and delivered on‑site
• Ideally someone who has had exposure to mechanical systems, pipework, or steel structures

• £60,000 - £70,000
• Company vehicle or allowance (£4,000)
• Pension
• 33 days Holiday + benefits