Mechanical Project Manager

Curve Recruitment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car / car allowance

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Pension

Job summary

Curve Recruitment is representing a reputable regional M&E contractor recruiting a Mechanical Project Manager in Cambridge. The role involves leading project delivery, coordinating drawings, procurement, and subcontractors to ensure on-time, on-budget completion.

You will read technical drawings, manage budgets, liaise with clients and teams, and drive project success. SMSTS/CSCS and mechanical qualifications preferred; strong leadership and planning required.

Qualifications

• SMSTS and CSCS cards with a relevant mechanical qualification.
• Proven track record managing mechanical projects.
• Experience with Building Services Contractors at a similar level.
• Broad knowledge of mechanical systems and installation methods.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and specs.
• Understanding of design processes and procurement.
• Demonstrated ability to achieve good financial returns on projects.
• Strong people management and motivation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent planning, coordination, and prioritisation skills.
• Results-oriented with driving project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects are completed on time and within budget through effective planning.
• Manage materials, direct labour, subcontractors, procurement, and drawings schedule.
• Liaise with clients, supply chain, delivery teams and senior management.
• Oversee financial management and procurement for projects.
• Monitor project programme and planning; attend meetings.
• Ensure compliance with HSE policies and safe working practices.

Skills

SMSTS

CSCS card

Mechanical qualifications

Financial management

Reading drawings

Design process knowledge

People management

Planning workloads

Deadline pressure

Procurement

Team liaison

Project coordination

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager

Location: Cambridge (North), Cambridgeshire

Salary: Dependent on experience

Benefits

• Car / car allowance
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Pension

A reputable regional M&E Contractor are looking for a Mechanical Project Manager to join their established delivery team.

The company delivers high-quality Mechanical & Electrical projects across a diverse range of sectors including Commercial, Education, Life Sciences, Industrial, Healthcare, Leisure and Residential throughout Cambridgeshire and the surrounding areas.

With a strong reputation for delivering projects safely, on time and to a high standard, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business with a healthy pipeline of work and genuine long-term career prospects.

As the Mechanical Project Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:

• Ensure the projects are completed according to schedule and budget, undertaking effective planning.
• Manage materials, direct labour and sub-contractors, installation, procurement and drawing programmes to accord with installation and specification requirements.
• Liaison with clients, supply chain, delivery teams and senior management.
• Financial management of projects including procurement.
• Monitor project programme and project planning.
• Attend project meetings.
• Oversee working practices, ensuring compliance with HSE policies.

Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience:

• You will have SMSTS, CSCS skills card and relevant mechanical industry qualification.
• Proven track record of successfully managing mechanical projects.
• Working for a Building Services Contractor at a similar level.
• Overall knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of mechanical systems and their installation methods.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of managing various stages of design process.
• Consistently good financial returns on projects, considering all relevant factors.
• Understanding of project procurement.
• Good people management and motivational skills.
• The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines.
• The ability to plan, co-ordinate, and prioritise workloads.
• Strong results orientation.