Mechanical Project Manager

Position: Mechanical Project Manager (Contract)
Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Waste Management Company a to recruit a Mechanical Project Manager on a 4-6 month contract for its Southampton location.

The Mechanical Project Manager comes with a rate of between £450 per day.

Key skills

Develop and manage the full mechanical project plan from design to commissioning and handover.

Oversee installation of heat pumps, hot-water distribution systems, pipework modifications (desteaming), and all related mechanical plant and controls.

Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including mechanical engineers, subcontractors, commissioning specialists and suppliers.

Liaise closely with hospital estates teams, Trust stakeholders, design consultants and other contractors to ensure alignment on scope, programme and site constraints.

Ensure mechanical works are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with technical specifications, NHS estate standards and statutory regulations.

Lead procurement of mechanical packages, materials and specialist subcontractors.

Manage site activities including RAMS review, H&S compliance, permits to work, quality checks and progress monitoring.

Oversee commissioning, testing, documentation, and final handover to the hospital's estates and maintenance teams.

Maintain project documentation including progress reports, risk registers, change control, cost tracking and technical submissions.

Identify risks (technical, operational, logistical) and implement mitigation strategies, especially considering hospital areas that must remain operational.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Mechanical Project Manager role

Southampton
£450 per day
4-6 month contract

Astute People are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.

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