Mechanical Project Manager

Mech Electrics Limited; Devizes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Mech Electrics Limited is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead a £1.5m package on a major new-build construction project. Initial Leicester finishing-stage work will precede a Wiltshire-based new-build prison project from January 2027.

You will own the mechanical package from delivery through to handover, coordinating with subcontractors, suppliers and site teams, monitoring programme, procurement, costs and quality, and reporting to stakeholders throughout.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mechanical Project Manager on construction projects.
• Strong mechanical/building-services background.
• Experience managing substantial mechanical packages on construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage the £1.5m mechanical package from start to completion.
• Coordinate mechanical subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage programme, procurement, costs and project delivery.
• Coordinate mechanical works with other trades and site teams.
• Monitor quality, progress and health & safety.
• Attend project meetings and liaise with clients and stakeholders.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and handover.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical / M&E

Building services

Subcontractor coordination

Communication skills

Tools

MS Project

Procurement software

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager - Building Services

Location: Leicester initially, then Wiltshire

Start: November 2026

Duration: 9 months

Package Value: £1.5m

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to take responsibility for a £1.5m mechanical package on a major new-build construction project.

The successful candidate will initially work on a finishing-stage project in Leicester from November 2026, before moving onto a new-build prison project in Wiltshire from January 2027.

You will take ownership of the mechanical package from delivery through to completion, working closely with subcontractors, suppliers, site teams and the wider project team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the £1.5m mechanical package from start to completion.


• Coordinate mechanical subcontractors and suppliers.


• Manage programme, procurement, costs and project delivery.


• Coordinate mechanical works with other trades and site teams.


• Monitor quality, progress and health & safety.


• Attend project meetings and liaise with clients and stakeholders.


• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and handover.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager, M&E Project Manager or Building Services Project Manager.


• Strong mechanical/building-services background.


• Experience managing substantial mechanical packages on construction projects.


• Good understanding of programme, procurement and commercial management.


• Strong subcontractor and site coordination experience.


• Excellent communication and organisational skills.


• Ability to take ownership and deliver projects through to completion.

Prison, custodial, secure environment, healthcare or public-sector experience would be highly advantageous, but is not essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager looking for a 9-month project covering Leicester and Wiltshire, with a £1.5m package to manage