Mechanical Junior Project Engineer/Manager (Building Services)

1st Step; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Mechanical & Electrical is seeking a Junior Mechanical Project Manager in South Devon. This role involves managing various mechanical services projects, ranging from £10k to £1m, while learning from an experienced Contracts Manager. Ideal candidates will have experience in commercial construction and IT skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £45k - £55k along with benefits including a company vehicle and 28 days holiday.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Background as Plumber, Pipefitter, Mechanical Supervisor, or Project Engineer/Manager.
• Some IT experience/skills with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Manage Mechanical (Building Services) projects across Devon.
• Liaison/meetings with clients and delivery teams.
• Health & Safety management with support from a HSE manager.

Skills

Experience in commercial construction sites

IT skills with MS Word, Excel, Outlook

Job description

Overview

1st Step Solutions Ltd (Mechanical & Electrical Recruitment Specialists) is recruiting for a permanent role in South Devon. This would be a great opportunity for someone looking to move up and off the tools; equally it would be a good role for a Mechanical Supervisor & Project Engineer/Manager.

Role

Role: Junior Mechanical Project Manager (Building Services)

Location: South Devon (TQ postcode)

Salary: £45k - £55k

Other benefits: Company Vehicle, Fuel Card, 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays) & Pension Scheme

Company

A privately owned M&E Contractor specialising in commercial and industrial projects (Education, Healthcare, Leisure, Retail and some Residential). Established for over 6 years, with 20+ staff. The business are on target to turn over £5m in 2025 and are moving from small works to larger major projects across the local region.

The Role

You\'ll be learning to manage Mechanical (Building Services) projects across Devon (and some work in Somerset/Cornwall) alongside an experienced Mechanical Contracts Manager. The business is expanding so you will be involved with small works and construction projects ranging from £10k to potentially up to £1m in mechanical services.

You will ideally have a background of working on commercial construction sites as a Plumber/Pipefitter/Mechanical Supervisor/Mechanical Project Engineer or Manager and would ideally have some IT experience/skills with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Duties

• Liaison/meetings with clients, delivery teams, management and supply chain.
• Health & Safety management with support from a HSE manager
• Attending internal progress meetings
• Learning to control financial management of projects, including procurement and assisting with costings.
• Learning to manage/order materials.
• Learning to prepare method statements and risk assessments.
• Management and briefing of installation personnel/sub-contractors.
• Resolving installation and access issues.
• Learning to complete and submit as-installed documentation.
• Assisting with programme and project planning

How to apply

Please respond to this email or call our Bristol team on (phone number removed) for more information and a confidential conversation.

About 1st Step Solutions

Established in 2004, we are a market leader in M&E/Building Services recruitment within the UK construction industry. With over two decades of expertise, we specialise in the supply of both freelance and permanent professionals across all levels of the Built Environment—from Electricians and Plumbers to Supervisors, Project Managers, Quantity Surveyors, and Contracts Managers.

Whether you\'re looking for your next role or seeking skilled labour & staff to support your project, we deliver tailored recruitment solutions to meet your needs.

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