Mechanical Project Manager

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd; Dover; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car after probation

Mobile phone

Laptop

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Healthcare after probation

Life assurance

Development plan and salary milestones

Job summary

Altera Recruitment Group Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to lead several SE projects, guiding them from survey and planning through procurement, site delivery and commissioning. You will coordinate teams, suppliers and subcontractors while ensuring safety, programme, quality and budget targets are met.

The role requires an engineering background with utilities experience and a full UK driving licence, and offers a competitive salary with on-call flexibility and benefits after

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in project management or delivery-focused role.
• Engineering background, ideally utilities or water infrastructure.
• Knowledge of site health and safety legislation and practice.
• Ability to organise multiple projects and workstreams.
• Clear communication with clients, site teams and subcontractors.

Responsibilities

• Survey new and existing projects to establish technical and operational requirements.
• Develop project specifications and maintain site information and documentation.
• Coordinate supplier/subcontractor quotations, labour requirements and tender inputs.
• Manage procurement, subcontractors and site delivery from award to completion.
• Prepare and manage RAMS and maintain health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Coordinate internal teams and maintain communication with clients throughout delivery and commissioning.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager

Altera Recruitment Group is supporting an established specialist engineering contractor working in the UK water and wastewater sector. The company delivers mechanical infrastructure projects for essential utility services, working with in-house teams, subcontractors and suppliers.

This Mechanical Project Manager will lead several projects across the South East, taking them from survey and planning through procurement, site delivery and commissioning. The role suits an engineer who can coordinate people and resources while keeping safety, programme, quality and budget on track.

Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical Project Manager

• Survey new and existing projects to establish technical and operational requirements.
• Develop project specifications and maintain site information, photographs and supporting documentation.
• Coordinate supplier and subcontractor quotations, labour requirements and tender inputs.
• Manage procurement, subcontractors and site delivery from project award to completion.
• Prepare and manage RAMS and maintain health, safety, quality and environmental standards.
• Coordinate internal teams and maintain clear communication with clients throughout delivery and commissioning.

Candidate Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience in project management or a similar role focused on delivery.
• An engineering background, ideally in utilities, water, power or related infrastructure.
• A sound understanding of site health and safety legislation and practice.
• The ability to organise multiple projects and workstreams.
• Clear communication with clients, site teams and subcontractors.
• A full UK driving licence.

What's on Offer

• £55,000 to £60,000 per annum.
• Full-time, 45 hours per week, with flexibility to support a 24/7 operation and participation in a management callout rota.
• Electric company car after the 3-month probation period, with business mileage reimbursed during probation; mobile phone and laptop provided.
• 25 days' annual leave plus UK bank holidays and a company pension.
• Healthcare after probation for the employee and eligible family members, subject to scheme terms, plus life assurance.
• An individual development plan after probation, agreed jointly, with training and salary progression milestones.