Mechanical Project Manager

Position: Mechanical Project Manager (Permanent)
Mechanical Project Manager – Building Services
Leicester | Projects up to £2 million | Regional Travel Only (1.5 hrs from Leicester)

A respected Leicester-based Building Services Contractor is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to join the team and take responsibility for delivering a diverse portfolio of M&E projects within the region. The business operates exclusively within a 1.5-hour radius of Leicester, giving managers the rare benefit of consistent local work and a healthy work–life balance.

About the Contractor

Known for high-quality engineering delivery and long-term partnerships with end users, consultants, and main contractors, the company manages a wide variety of mechanical projects including:

* Museums

* Schools

* Office Spaces

* Warehouses

* Plant rooms

* SEND Schools

* Residential Apartments

Projects regularly involve modernisation, refurbishments, major mechanical upgrades and design-and-build installations across public, commercial, and specialist environments.

The Role

The Mechanical Project Manager will oversee schemes from pre-construction through to handover, ensuring technical, financial and programme compliance.

Responsibilities include:

* Managing mechanical installation works across HVAC, LTHW/CHW, public health, and plantroom systems

* Working closely with design partners, suppliers, and site teams

* Producing programmes, RAMS, progress reports and variations

* Managing budgets and ensuring profitability

* Ensuring compliance with industry and safety standards

* Maintaining client relationships and promoting repeat business

What You’ll Bring

* Proven experience delivering Building Services (mechanical) projects up to at least £1m

* Strong technical understanding of mechanical building services systems

* Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a regional remit

* Confident communication and commercial awareness

* SMSTS / H&S training beneficial

What’s on Offer

* £50-55K, Company Car, Private Healthcare,

* Consistent pipeline of local work

* Supportive, well-structured management team

* Opportunities for progression within a growing regional contractor

If you’d like to discuss this Mechanical Project Manager opportunity in more detail, get in touch to arrange a confidential conversation.

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