Mechanical Project Manager

Red Rock Consultants Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong background in air conditioning. This role involves managing multiple mechanical projects, typically including one major contract up to £1m. Responsibilities include coordinating works, managing site activities, and ensuring projects meet quality standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience and be willing to travel heavily within the UK. Competitive salary and benefits offered including a car allowance and bonus scheme.

Benefits

£350/month car allowance

Bonus scheme

32 days holiday + statutory

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience as a Mechanical Project Manager.
• Mechanical background in Air Conditioning is essential.
• Experience delivering projects up to £1m.

Responsibilities

• Manage a mix of commercial and industrial mechanical projects.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Coordinate works and manage site activities.

Skills

Air Conditioning installation/management

Project Management

Strong communication skills

Client relationship management

Tools

Plumbing tools

Pipefitting tools

Air Conditioning equipment

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager
Salary: £55,000 basic + £350/month car allowance + bonus scheme
Holidays: 32 days + statutory
Travel: Heavy travel required (approx. 2,000-4,000 miles/month)

Package

• £55,000 basic salary
• £350/month car allowance (initially)
• 24 days holiday + statutory
• Bonus scheme
• Full support from senior leadership and long-term progression opportunities.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong air conditioning background to join our team. The successful candidate will manage a mix of commercial and industrial mechanical projects, typically running one major contract up to £1m alongside several smaller works ranging from £10k+.

In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for coordinating works, managing site activities, running progress meetings (both on-site and via Teams), and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Essential Requirements

• Mechanical background in Air Conditioning (installation/management). Air conditioning experience is essential
• Experience delivering mechanical projects up to £1m.
• Comfortable working with high-end clients, maintaining professional standards at all times.
• Strong communication skills and experience leading formal and informal meetings.
• Experience in commercial and industrial environments.
• Ideally Midlands based (Birmingham to Milton Keynes corridor).
• Must have come from the tools, such as:
• Plumber
• Pipefitter
• Air Conditioning Engineer
• Minimum 5 years experience as a Mechanical Project Manager.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel heavily (2,000-4,000 miles/month).