Project Manager, Project & Program Management

Project Manager (Mechanical Bias)

Location:

Ipswich based office / sites across London & South East
Salary: £50,000 DOE + Company Car Allowance

Hours:

Monday-Friday
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
A well-established national building services contractor is looking to strengthen its Projects team with an experienced Project Manager with a Mechanical bias. The role will involve overseeing projects across London and the Southeast, with responsibility for site teams, HSE, quality, client relationships and project delivery.
The business has grown into a national contractor over the last 10 years with a high volume of engineers on the road daily, offering services across the mechanical and electrical sector. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business with genuine career progression.
What You'll Be Doing
 
* Lead and manage commercial mechanical and M&E projects valued between £100K–£2M
 
* Oversee engineers, site teams and subcontractors across multiple projects
 
* Manage projects from planning through to completion and commissioning, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards
 
* Manage project planning, cost control, variations, contract requirements and resources
 
* Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders
 
* Review HSE, quality requirements, specifications and project schedules
 
* Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, purchasing and project resources
 
* Identify and mitigate risks, manage issues and ensure compliance throughout the project
 
* Participate in tender processes and provide project reviews and reports to senior management
 
* Travel weekly to sites across London and the Southeast
What We're Looking For
 
* Minimum 10 years' proven project experience, ideally on projects valued £100K–£2M
 
* Minimum 8 years' mechanical background within mechanical construction, M&E, mechanical installation, HVAC or commercial HVAC
 
* Strong Mechanical / M&E Project Management experience
 
* Commercial Gas / Mechanical bias preferred
 
* Mechanical trade qualification – City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
 
* Proven experience managing site teams and subcontractors
 
* Strong project planning, cost control and commercial management experience
 
* Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
 
* Previous site experience across operations, construction and commissioning
 
* Full UK driving licence
 
* Strong understanding of HSE, quality and compliance requirements
What’s on Offer
 
* Company car or car allowance
 
* Company bonus scheme
 
* Ipswich-based head office with regular travel across London & the Southeast
 
* Company pension and paid annual leave
 
* Private health plan, including 24/7 online GP service
 
* Training and development opportunities
 
* Genuine career progression
 
* Strong office support and collaborative team environment
 
* Company social events
Apply now or get in touch for further information about this exciting opportunity