Mechanical Project Manager

Location: Newcastle under Lyme

Role:
Mechanical Project Manager - Building Services

Location:

Newcastle-under-Lyme, Staffordshire

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum + Car

Contract:

Permanent

Sector:
Mechanical & Electrical (M&E) / Construction

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join an established M&E contractor delivering mechanical and electrical building services projects across the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity to take responsibility for the mechanical delivery of a £5m residential development in Newcastle-under-Lyme, where our client is delivering the M&E package.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee the mechanical aspects of the project from pre-construction through to completion, taking responsibility for programme delivery, commercial performance, P&L, subcontractor management and client relationships.

We are looking for a technically strong, commercially aware Mechanical Project Manager who can take ownership of project delivery and ensure works are completed safely, on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

Manage mechanical building services installations from pre-construction through to practical completion and handover.

Take responsibility for project budgets, P&L performance, cost control and commercial delivery.

Develop and manage project programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved.

Coordinate mechanical subcontractors, directly employed labour, suppliers and site teams.

Oversee procurement of materials, plant and subcontractor packages.

Monitor project costs, variations, risks and resource requirements.

Work closely with clients, consultants, designers and the wider M&E project team.

Review mechanical drawings, specifications and technical documentation.

Ensure installations meet required quality standards, Building Regulations and project specifications.

Maintain high standards of health and safety, including RAMS and site inspections.

Manage progress reporting, project meetings and stakeholder communication.

Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and successful project handover.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong background in mechanical building services and a proven track record of delivering construction projects.

Essential Experience & Qualifications

Proven experience managing mechanical building services projects within the construction industry.

Strong technical understanding of mechanical installations and associated building services systems.

Experience delivering projects from pre-construction through to completion.

Strong commercial awareness, including project budgets, cost control, variations and P&L responsibility.

Experience managing subcontractors, direct labour and supply chain partners.

Excellent understanding of construction programmes, procurement and project delivery.

NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Building Services or a related discipline.

SMSTS qualification.

CSCS Management Card.

Strong communication, organisational and leadership skills.

Full UK driving licence.

Experience delivering residential developments or similarly sized M&E projects would be particularly advantageous.

What's on Offer?

Salary of £55,000 - £65,000 per annum

Company car

Permanent opportunity with an established M&E contractor

Responsibility for the mechanical delivery of a substantial residential development

Opportunity to take ownership of project performance and commercial outcomes

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mechanical Project Manager looking for your next opportunity within the M&E sector, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Please apply with your latest CV to (url removed)