M&E Project Manager (Mechanical Bias)

Robert Hurst Limited; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in building services seeks an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to oversee key projects. The role involves leading teams, ensuring compliance with industry standards, and delivering quality results aligned with sustainability and digital strategies. This opportunity offers professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience managing mechanical services within large-scale M&E projects.
• SMSTS and CSCS Black/Platinum card preferred.
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical project operations from inception to completion.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and company standards.
• Manage subcontractor appointments and project progress.

Skills

Technical expertise in mechanical building services

Interpersonal skills

Leadership abilities

Project planning capabilities

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Familiarity with digital project management tools

Education

Relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

About the Company

Our client is a long-established, progressive building services business delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical solutions across the UK. With a proud history dating back to 1975, the company is people-driven, placing care for colleagues, clients, and communities at the heart of its operations.

With a turnover of GBP200 million and a commitment to sustainability, offsite innovation, and digital engineering, the business is shaping the future of building services through reliable, safe, and forward-thinking project delivery.

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to take full ownership of mechanical services across key projects. Working in close partnership with the Electrical Project Manager and wider delivery teams, the role involves leading projects from inception to completion ensuring the highest standards of quality, compliance, and client satisfaction while aligning with the business s sustainability and digital engineering strategies.

This role offers the chance to join a dynamic and collaborative team within a business that actively embraces modern methods of construction and digital innovation.

Key Responsibilities

General Management

Provide leadership, supervision, and support for all mechanical project operations.

Implement company policies and operational goals within allocated projects.

Customer Service

Maintain excellent customer service standards.

Develop and maintain long-term client relationships and identify new opportunities.

Standards & Compliance

Ensure all mechanical installations comply with current legislation, company procedures, and recognised industry standards.

Collaborate with technical and compliance support teams as required.

Operational Delivery

Plan workloads, allocate resources, and manage labour and material procurement to meet deadlines.

Oversee operational programmes and monitor project progress on a daily and weekly basis.

Manage subcontractor appointments, site setups, and offsite assembly requirements.

Review project designs and specifications, ensuring compliance and appropriateness.

Monitor project sequencing, risk management, and health and safety standards.

Represent the business at client, consultant, and subcontractor meetings.

Commercial Management

Monitor financial performance in collaboration with the Quantity Surveyor.

Manage sub-contract packages, procurement schedules, and final account processes.

Prepare and review financial reports, resolving issues proactively.

Health, Safety & Wellbeing

Ensure that health, safety, and welfare standards on-site meet company policy and statutory requirements.

Lead safety initiatives and compliance processes, maintaining all related documentation.

Support incident and accident investigations and implement corrective actions where necessary.

People Leadership

Motivate, direct, and manage site teams and subcontractors.

Promote an inclusive, collaborative, and safety-conscious working environment.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical expertise in mechanical building services.

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and influencing skills.

• Proven leadership and team management abilities.

• Commercial awareness and strong project planning capabilities.

• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Familiarity with digital project management tools and BIM processes (preferred).

Qualifications & Experience

• Relevant qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• Demonstrable experience managing mechanical services within large-scale M&E projects.
• SMSTS and CSCS Black/Platinum card (preferred).
• IOSH or NEBOSH certification (desirable).
• Experience within BIM-compliant and offsite construction environments would be an advantage.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join our client, a business that values its people, invests in professional development, and champions a modern, sustainable, and digital approach to building services delivery. The successful candidate will work alongside an experienced, supportive team on landmark projects within a progressive, people-focused organisation.