Mechanical Project Manager

Higgins McGrath; East Finchley; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Higgins McGrath is recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join an established engineering and MEP contractor delivering major projects in London. This hands-on project delivery role will manage high-value mechanical building services packages from design coordination through installation, commissioning and handover, working with clients, consultants, subcontractors and suppliers.

The opportunity suits an experienced M&E Project Manager seeking greater responsibility on

Qualifications

• Experience delivering large-value M&E/MEP packages.
• Strong mechanical/building services background.
• Experience with design, procurement, installation and commissioning.
• Experience working with Tier1 main contractors or specialist M&E contractors.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical packages from design to handover.
• Manage programmes, resources and milestones.
• Coordinate design requirements.
• Review drawings and technical documentation.
• Procurement and ordering of key materials.
• Manage subcontractors and suppliers.
• Attend client, main contractor and design meetings.
• Monitor programme, quality, health & safety and project performance.
• Manage contract changes and cost variations.
• Prepare interim valuations.

Skills

Mechanical background

Project management

Building services

Stakeholder management

Procurement

Contract management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager

Location: Golders Green, London

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Higgins McGrath is recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join an established engineering and MEP contractor delivering major projects in London.

This is a hands-on project delivery role where you'll take responsibility for high-value mechanical building services packages, managing projects from design coordination and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover.

The opportunity could suit an experienced M&E Project Manager, MEP Project Manager, Mechanical Project Manager, Mechanical Contracts Manager or Building Services Manager looking for greater responsibility and ownership of complex projects.

The Role

As Mechanical Project Manager, you'll be responsible for the successful delivery of mechanical packages across major residential, commercial and infrastructure projects.

You'll work closely with clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and construction teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required technical standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing mechanical packages from design coordination through to installation, commissioning and handover
• Managing project programmes, resources and key delivery milestones
• Coordinating mechanical design requirements
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical documentation
• Managing procurement and ordering of key materials and equipment
• Appointing and managing subcontractors and specialist suppliers
• Managing in-house and subcontract labour resources
• Attending client, main contractor, design and progress meetings
• Monitoring programme, quality, health & safety and overall project performance
• Ensuring works comply with drawings, specifications and contractual requirements
• Managing contract changes and preparing costs for variations
• Preparing interim valuations in line with works completed

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced mechanical construction professional with a strong track record of delivering complex and high value building services projects.

You may currently be working as a:

• M&E Project Manager
• MEP Project Manager
• MEP Manager
• Mechanical Project Manager
• Mechanical Contracts Manager
• Building Services Manager

Ideally, You'll Have

• Experience delivering large-value M&E or MEP packages
• A strong mechanical or wider Building Services background
• Experience working not necessarily for a main contractor but certainly alongside them (ideally Tier1 ), or specialist M&E/MEP contractor
• Experience delivering residential, industrial, commercial, infrastructure or other large-scale construction projects
• Experience managing projects through design, procurement, installation and commissioning
• Strong subcontractor and supply-chain management experience
• Good knowledge of construction programmes and project delivery
• Strong commercial awareness
• Experience managing variations, valuations and project costs
• Strong client and stakeholder management skills

The Opportunity

This is more than a project monitoring role.

You'll have genuine responsibility for the delivery of major M&E packages and the autonomy to make decisions, solve problems and drive projects forward.

You'll work directly with clients, designers, subcontractors and construction teams on technically challenging projects where quality, safety, programme certainty and technical delivery are critical.

For an experienced Mechanical Project Manager, this could also provide the opportunity to broaden your experience and take responsibility for wider M&E/MEP project delivery.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Permanent, full-time position
• North London-based opportunity
• Major industrial, commercial and infrastructure projects
• High-value M&E/MEP packages
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Exposure to technically complex engineering projects
• Genuine ownership of project delivery