Mechanical Project Manager

RTL Group Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

RTL Group Ltd. is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager for a major residential development in Birmingham. The role covers the full mechanical delivery from planning through installation, commissioning and handover, with a long-term assignment of about 2 years.

You will lead mechanical services, coordinate with electrical, structural and architectural teams, and manage subcontractors, programmes and cost control to ensure timely, compliant delivery on site in Birmingham.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical building services background
• 3+ years experience in Mechanical Project Management
• Delivery of mechanical packages on large residential/commercial projects
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage the full mechanical package throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee mechanical subcontractors, site teams and specialist suppliers.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, procurement and resources.
• Ensure mechanical works are delivered in line with specifications, drawings and deadlines.
• Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, structural and architectural teams.
• Monitor progress, quality control and health & safety compliance.
• Attend client, subcontractor and progress meetings.
• Manage variations, valuations and cost control.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover of mechanical installations.
• Identify and resolve technical issues to prevent delays and maintain programme.

Skills

Mechanical building services

Project management

Subcontractor management

Budget management

Programme management

Reading drawings

Education

SMSTS certificate

CSCS card

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join a major residential development in Birmingham. This is a long-term opportunity with approximately 2 years of work available.The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical building services background, with proven experience managing mechanical packages on large-scale construction projects. You will be responsible for overseeing the mechanical delivery from planning through to installation, commissioning and handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full mechanical package throughout the project lifecycle.
• Oversee mechanical subcontractors, site teams and specialist suppliers.
• Manage project programmes, budgets, procurement and resources.
• Ensure mechanical works are delivered in line with specifications, drawings and project deadlines.
• Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, structural and architectural teams.
• Monitor project progress, quality control and health & safety compliance.
• Attend client, subcontractor and progress meetings.
• Manage variations, valuations, cost control and commercial matters.
• Oversee testing, commissioning and final handover of mechanical installations.
• Identify and resolve technical issues to prevent delays and maintain programme.

Essential Requirements

• SMSTS qualification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Strong mechanical engineering / building services background.
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Mechanical Project Management role.
• Previous experience delivering mechanical packages on large residential or commercial construction projects.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services, including HVAC, ventilation, heating, domestic water and associated systems.
• Experience managing subcontractors, project budgets and programmes.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication, leadership and organisational skills.