Mechanical Project Manager

your Jared; Castleford; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive base salary

Benefits package

Job summary

Peaple Talent, in partnership with a leading commercial space transformation specialist, is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to deliver fast-track mechanical projects in live retail environments. You will manage trades, on-site phases, and project profitability from survey through handover.

Ideal candidates hold 5+ years in mechanical/building services delivery, with CVR and margin oversight experience, SMSTS/CSCS/First Aid and asbestos awareness certifications, and a Building

Qualifications

• 5 years’ experience delivering mechanical, HVAC and building services projects.
• Experience managing fast-track asset replacement schemes in live environments.
• Strong commercial mindset with experience running CVRs and margins.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver mechanical projects across commercial retail sites.
• Lead on-site scheme phases, conduct surveys and participate in design meetings.
• Own project profitability and ensure on-time, on-budget CVRs.
• Maintain health and safety compliance and RAMS across sites.
• Drive right-first-time quality and defect-free handovers.

Skills

Project management

Site coordination

Budget control

Education

Building Services or HVAC Engineering qualification

SMSTS

CSCS Card

First Aid

Asbestos Awareness

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager | Fast-Track Commercial Retail

Location: Castleford (Hybrid) | Package: Competitive Base + Benefits

Peaple Talent are partnered with an industry-leading, fast-growing commercial space transformation specialist looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join their growing M&E division in Castleford.

Operating across the UK, our client delivers end-to-end fit-outs, refurbishments, and mechanical asset replacement schemes for some of the country’s biggest supermarket and retail brands.

In this role, you will take operational ownership of delivering fast-track mechanical projects in live commercial environments, managing trades, on-site scheme phases, and project profitability from survey through to defect-free handover.

Key Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in delivering mechanical, HVAC, and building services projects.
• Experience managing fast-track asset replacement schemes within live commercial or retail environments.
• Strong commercial mindset with hands-on experience running CVRs, managing project margins, and overseeing sub-contractors.
• Active SMSTS, CSCS Card, First Aid, and Asbestos Awareness certifications.
• Relevant qualification in Building Services or HVAC Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver varying mechanical projects to a high standard across commercial retail sites.
• Lead on-site scheme phases, perform site surveys, and represent the business in scheme design meetings.
• Own project profitability, ensuring accurate CVRs are produced on time and budget margins are delivered.
• Maintain strict Health & Safety compliance across all sites, ensuring RAMS and company safety standards are met.
• Drive quality control to ensure a “right-first-time” approach aiming for defect-free handovers.