Mechanical Poject Manager

Bekk R Solutions; Devon and Torbay; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Flexible benefits

Private medical insurance

Pension

Job summary

Bekk R Solutions in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Mechanical (Building Services Engineering) Project Manager to lead complex defence infrastructure delivery. The role combines office, site and flexible working with travel to regional locations, reporting to senior operational leadership and guiding multidisciplinary teams.

Applicants should have a strong track record in MEP/project management within building services and possess relevant professional qualifications, with SC clearance eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager within MEP, building services contracting.
• Delivery of large-scale mechanical and electrical projects in construction environments.
• Eligibility to obtain SC clearance.
• Trade qualifications such as SMSTS; CSCS are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead safe delivery of major MEP/building services projects from bid stage to completion.
• Drive commercial performance, programme and operational excellence across project phases.
• Manage budgets, cost forecasting, risk registers and project reporting to protect margin.
• Build strong relationships with clients, consultants, main contractors and subcontractors.
• Lead, manage and develop high-performing project teams including PMs, engineers and supervisors.
• Support pre-construction, estimating and bid activities to help win future work.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, quality and CDM compliance.
• Manage testing, commissioning, close-out and handover to ensure client satisfaction.

Skills

Senior PM experience

MEP/Building services delivery

Defence/ MOD project exposure

Budget, programme, risk management

Team leadership & subcontractors

Client & stakeholder management

Professional qualification (HNC/HND/DE

SC clearance eligibility

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical (Building Services Engineering) Project Manager

Location: Plymouth, Devon (Hybrid / Flexible Working)

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Competitive + Car / Allowance + Flexible Benefits

I'm recruiting a Senior MEP (Mechanical) Project Manager for my client, a leading national building services contractor, to lead delivery on a major, highly complex defence infrastructure project in Plymouth.

This is a senior, high-profile role where you'll own projects from pre-construction through to handover. You'll report into senior operational leadership and lead multidisciplinary teams on technically demanding M&E packages. The role combines office, site and flexible working, with some travel to regional project locations.

What you'll be doing

• Leading the safe delivery of major MEP / building services projects from bid stage to completion
• Driving commercial performance, programme and operational excellence across project phases
• Managing budgets, cost forecasting, risk registers and project reporting to protect margin
• Building strong relationships with clients, consultants, main contractors and specialist subcontractors
• Leading, managing and developing high-performing project teams, including project managers, engineers and supervisors
• Supporting pre-construction, estimating and bid activities to help win future work
• Maintaining the highest standards of Health & Safety, quality and compliance (CDM)
• Managing testing and commissioning, close-out and handover to ensure client satisfaction

What my client is looking for

• Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager, Project Manager or Contracts Manager within MEP, M&E or building services contracting
• A track record of delivering large-scale mechanical and electrical projects in construction environments
• Experience in defence, MOD, secure, critical or live-environment projects (highly desirable)
• Strong commercial awareness and experience managing budgets, programmes, risk and valuations
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing subcontractors
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills
• A recognised trade or professional qualification (e.g. HNC/HND/Degree in Building Services, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering; SMSTS; CSCS)
• Eligibility to obtain SC (Security Check) clearance

What's on offer

• Competitive salary + car allowance (£80,000 - £90,000 DoE), Salary sacrifice hybrid / electric car scheme / allowance, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell days (+ 2 days for volunteer related endeavours), Pension with up to 8% employer contribution, Private medical insurance and life assurance and many more as expected.