Airport Mechanical Projects Lead (Terminal 5)

Designer Group; Longford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus

Health cover

Pension contribution

Company car allowance

Career development

Training support

Supportive team environment

Major UK & Europe projects

International business growth

Job summary

Designer Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to deliver mechanical building services at Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5. This site-based role requires leading supervisors, engineers and subcontractors, coordinating with multiple trades to drive on-time delivery in a live airport environment.

You will oversee planning, procurement, installation, testing and handover, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and project requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical project management.
• Background working with an M&E contractor, mechanical contractor, principal contractor or major subcontractor.
• Proven experience delivering mechanical projects from construction through commissioning and handover.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services, site installation, technical coordination and project delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors, supervisors, engineers and site-based project teams.
• Ability to manage programme, procurement, RFIs, technical submittals, progress reporting and project risks.
• Strong commercial awareness and the ability to work closely with quantity surveying and commercial teams.
• Good knowledge of health and safety requirements in a live construction or operational environment.
• Strong communication, leadership and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, delivery-led site environment.
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mechanical works at Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5.
• Manage supervisors, engineers, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Oversee mechanical building services packages including HVAC, pipework, public health, ventilation, plantroom works, mechanical containment, drainage and associated systems.
• Drive programme delivery and ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Identify project risks early and work with the wider team to resolve them.
• Work closely with the Project QS to manage cost control, variations, reporting and commercial performance.
• Support procurement planning, RFIs, technical submittals, material approvals and subcontractor coordination.
• Review drawings, specifications and design information to resolve buildability, coordination and installation issues.
• Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, controls, fire, architectural, structural and specialist trade packages.
• Chair and attend project meetings with internal teams, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives.
• Monitor labour, materials, plant and resources to support efficient project delivery.
• Ensure mechanical works are completed in line with quality standards, commissioning requirements and handover expectations.
• Support testing, commissioning, system validation, documentation and client handover.
• Maintain strong relationships with the client, delivery teams, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Promote and uphold Designer Group’s health, safety, quality and environmental standards at all times.
• Ensure all work is delivered in line with site rules, airport protocols, access requirements and live environment constraints.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Commercial awareness

Education

Building services engineering qualification

Construction management qualification

Tools

BIM

Coordination drawings

Job description

Designer Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to deliver mechanical building services at Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5. This site-based role requires leading supervisors, engineers and subcontractors, coordinating with multiple trades to drive on-time delivery in a live airport environment.

You will oversee planning, procurement, installation, testing and handover, ensuring compliance with safety, quality and project requirements.