Senior Mechanical Project Manager - Energy

Senior Mechanical Project Manager
- Energy Sector:
Energy

Location:

UK-wide
- Office in Merseyside Employment:
Permanent

The Role We are working with a growing UK engineering contractor looking for an experienced mechanically biased Project Manager to support major projects across its Energy division. The role would suit someone from a strong mechanical, M&E or building services background who has progressed into senior project delivery and is comfortable managing technically complex, multi-discipline projects. Projects can include renewable energy, decarbonisation, BESS, Solar PV, energy centres and wider M&E infrastructure .

Key Responsibilities Lead projects from pre-construction and mobilisation through to commissioning and handover. Take responsibility for programme, budget, commercial performance and project delivery. Manage mechanical packages alongside electrical, civils and specialist subcontractors. Coordinate Design, Commercial, Procurement and site delivery teams. Manage subcontractors, suppliers and project resources. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders. Manage project risks, variations, forecasting and cost control.

Oversee installation, testing, commissioning and handover. Support tendering and pre-construction activities. Provide leadership and support to Project Managers and site teams. Experience Required Strong background within mechanical engineering, M&E or building services . Proven Project Manager, Senior Project Manager or Project Director experience. Experience delivering complex, multi-million-pound projects. Strong understanding of mechanical building services and associated plant. Experience managing multidisciplinary M&E projects .

Strong commercial awareness including budgets, forecasting and variations. Experience managing subcontractors and supply chain partners. Strong client and stakeholder management skills. Experience taking projects through the full lifecycle from pre-construction to handover.

Experience with in energy, decarbonisation, renewables, BESS, Solar PV, district energy, HVAC or critical infrastructure would be particularly relevant. Ideal Background This would suit someone currently working as a:
Mechanical Project Manager Senior Mechanical Project Manager M&E Project Manager Contracts Manager Senior Project Manager Project Director The key requirement is someone with a genuine mechanical/building services foundation who has progressed into senior project and commercial management , rather than someone coming purely from an electrical or Solar background.