Mechanical Project Manager

Location: North West London

Mechanical Project Manager - London

Location:

London (Site-Based)
Rate: £350-£400 per day (Outside IR35)

Contract:

Contract Position

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday
Project Values: £500k-£8m

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of an established and highly regarded Mechanical Building Services contractor looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join their team in London.

Our client has built an excellent reputation for delivering mechanical installations across the residential sector, specialising in both new-build developments and refurbishment projects ranging from 30 to 500 residential units.

Alongside residential developments, the business also delivers projects across the education, healthcare and hospitality sectors, including schools, hotels and medical centres.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join a well-established contractor offering a varied project portfolio and opportunities for ongoing work.

The Role

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take responsibility for managing mechanical building services projects valued between £500,000 and £8 million, overseeing delivery from planning and procurement through installation, commissioning and final handover.

The position will be predominantly site-based in London, working closely with main contractors, clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.

You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Projects will involve a range of mechanical services, including:

Heating and domestic water systems

Air conditioning and ventilation

Hot and cold water services

Above-ground drainage

Sprinkler installations

Gas services and associated mechanical plant

Key Responsibilities

Manage mechanical building services projects valued between £500k and £8m

Take responsibility for project delivery from mobilisation through to completion

Develop and manage project programmes, short-term lookaheads and key milestones

Review main contractor programmes and identify potential delays or risks

Manage mechanical subcontractors, site labour and specialist suppliers

Review mechanical drawings, specifications and technical information

Coordinate mechanical installations with other building services and construction trades

Manage procurement, materials and subcontractor requirements

Identify and manage project risks, variations and commercial opportunities

Work closely with the commercial team on valuations, variations and final accounts

Attend client, consultant and subcontractor meetings

Maintain strong relationships with main contractors and project stakeholders

Prepare progress reports and internal project updates

Ensure project documentation and compliance records are maintained

Manage site Health & Safety, including RAMS and toolbox talks

Oversee installation quality, testing, commissioning and final handover

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong background in M&E / Building Services contracting.

Ideally, you will have:

Minimum 5 years' experience as a Mechanical Project Manager, ideally leading projects independently

Strong experience delivering residential new-build or refurbishment projects

Previous experience managing mechanical packages valued between £500k and £8m

Good technical knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, domestic water, drainage and associated mechanical systems

Experience managing subcontractors, site teams and project programmes

Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and specifications

Strong commercial awareness, including variations and cost management

Excellent communication and client-facing skills

Proficiency in Microsoft…