Lead Mechanical Project Manager – Retail Builds

Take on the role of a Mechanical Project Manager with a rapidly growing contractor very busy within New Build and refurbishment of within large Retail projects. This role offers a clear path to progression into Senior Management. In this role, you will report directly to the Project Director and form part of a leadership team with both operational and client facing responsibility.

You will take full ownership of the mechanical package across high-value projects, overseeing everything from design coordination and technical reviews through to subcontractor management, commissioning, and handover. This is a fast-paced, delivery focused environment where your ability to drive programme, manage risk, and lead teams will be critical.

You will lead mechanical teams on site, manage daily activity across contractors and vendors, and ensure full compliance particularly around HVAC, cooling systems, and mechanical infrastructure.

• Take ownership of mechanical packages from design through to commissioning and handover.
• Establish risk and opportunity management procedures, including early warning systems.
• Drive value engineering and technical solutions across mechanical works.
• Lead mechanical teams on site, manage daily activity across contractors and vendors, and ensure compliance with mechanical infrastructure standards.
• Oversee design coordination and technical reviews, subcontractor management, commissioning, and handover of high-value projects.

• Strong mechanical building services background.
• Ideally experience delivering Retail and Commercial projects.
• Track record of managing high value mechanical packages within fast paced, structured construction environments.