Freelance Mechanical PM – Hotel Refurb & Grade II Listed

1st Step; Windsor; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Step is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager (freelance) to deliver a refurbishment and extension of a Grade II listed hotel in Windsor, starting November 2026 and running to November 2027. You will lead mechanical building services from design through to completion, coordinating with electrical and project teams.

The ideal candidate will manage people, projects and client relationships, attend Bristol office in pre-construction phase and ensure safety, quality and programme milestones while

Qualifications

• Current black managerial card (Lvl 6) is required.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification ideally held.
• Experience on Grade 2 listed buildings desirable.
• Proven track record delivering projects up to £4 million.

Responsibilities

• Managing mechanical building services projects from design, procurement through to completion.
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Monitoring project programmes, costs and commercial performance.
• Procurement of plant, materials and specialist subcontract packages.
• Attending client, design and progress meetings.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
• Managing quality, health & safety and project compliance.
• Working closely with electrical contracts, estimating and commercial teams.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and wider supply chain.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely on programme and to the required standard.

Skills

People management

Client relationship management

Project management

Education

Black Managerial Card Lvl 6

SMSTS or SSSTS

Job description

1st Step is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager (freelance) to deliver a refurbishment and extension of a Grade II listed hotel in Windsor, starting November 2026 and running to November 2027. You will lead mechanical building services from design through to completion, coordinating with electrical and project teams.

The ideal candidate will manage people, projects and client relationships, attend Bristol office in pre-construction phase and ensure safety, quality and programme milestones while