Mechanical Project Manager

True Consulting Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E Contractor in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to oversee a flagship MOD Manufacturing facility project valued at £20M. The role involves coordinating large-scale mechanical packages and ensuring project delivery within budget, programme, and specifications. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical knowledge in building services and proven project management experience. This position offers a competitive salary package and a significant career opportunity.

Benefits

£60,000 - £75,000 Base Salary

£5,000 Car Allowance

30 Days Holiday

Healthcare Package

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven Project Management experience delivering large-scale mechanical packages (£10M+).
• Strong technical knowledge across building services, ideally with Defence or high-security project experience.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, able to lead meetings and manage multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the mechanical package on a £20M M&E project.
• Manage delivery to programme, budget and specification.
• Ensure adequate materials, construction and commissioning programmes are in place.

Skills

Project Management

Building Services Knowledge

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Overview

Mechanical Project Manager Required. We're partnered with a leading M&E Contractor delivering complex Defence, Life Science and Commercial projects across the UK. With individual schemes valued at £20M+, they're now looking to appoint a Mechanical Project Manager to take ownership of a flagship MOD Manufacturing facility with offices attached. This is a career-defining opportunity to lead one of the UK's most significant MOD developments, working alongside senior leadership and some of the sector's most respected Project and Contracts Managers.

Package

• £60,000 - £75,000 Base Salary
• £5,000 Car Allowance
• 30 Days Holiday
• Healthcare Package
• Pension

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the mechanical package on a £20M M&E project.
• Attend project start-up and manage delivery to programme, budget and specification.
• Collate and track technical submittals, ensuring approvals are achieved.
• Manage labour tracker and issue weekly progress reports.
• Oversee coordination and delivery of project plant and equipment.
• Ensure adequate materials, construction and commissioning programmes are in place.
• Liaise with main contractors, client teams and subcontractors to maintain progress.
• Implement commissioning plans and manage K&M handover process.

About You

• Proven Project Management experience delivering large-scale mechanical packages (£10M+).
• Strong technical knowledge across building services, ideally with Defence or high-security project experience.
• Excellent communication and client-facing skills, able to lead meetings and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Organised and detail-driven, with the ability to keep complex projects on track.