Mechanical Project Manager

Vital Energi; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Energi is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to oversee the Colville Heat Networks Project in Hackney, London. You will lead cross-functional teams and manage the design, construction, commissioning and maintenance of a district heat network serving 1,500+ homes and community facilities.

The role requires proven project leadership, strong client interface skills, and a track record of delivering mechanical projects on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Proven and extensive people management experience.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, or PMBOK.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of projects, supported by engineers, quantity surveyors and design teams.
• Manage planning, execution and delivery to meet client requirements and regulatory standards.
• Develop and manage construction programmes, schedules, budgets and risk registers.
• Review systems and methods to improve contract performance and value for money.
• Lead client engagement to deliver true partnerships and long-term relationships.
• Act as primary interface with clients, contractors and stakeholders with clear progress updates.

Skills

People management

PRINCE2

Agile

PMBOK

Communication

Tools

Project management software

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager

Would you like to be part of Vital Energi’s 5-year Strategy of Growth?

If so, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Mechanical Project Manager to join our team, overseeing our Colville Heat Networks Project in Hackney.

The contract comprises the detailed design, construction, commissioning, operation and maintenance of a low‑carbon district heat network serving the Colville and Britannia developments. The scheme will provide low‑carbon heat to more than 1,500 homes together with schools, a leisure centre and other connected buildings within the area,

Who are Vital Energi?

Vital Energi is a major provider of renewable energy infrastructure and systems to the public and private sectors. We support Hospitals, Universities, New Build Developments, Towns & Cities, as well as Industrial and Commercial clients to reduce their carbon emissions and improve the efficiency of their buildings.

Vital Energi’s Vision is ‘to protect our planet for future generations’. We are doing this by enabling the UK’s Net Zero targets.

The Role

• Manage all aspects of projects, supported by our Project Engineers, Quantity Surveyors, Design team and Planning Managers.
• Manage the planning, execution, and delivery of projects, ensuring alignment with client requirements, regulatory standards, and client objectives.
• Develop and manage construction programmes, project schedules, budgets, and risk registers.
• Review systems and methods to improve contract performance and ensure value for money.
• Work closely with clients to deliver a true partnership and build long-term relationships.
• Act as the primary interface with clients, contractors, and stakeholders, providing clear communication and regular updates on progress, risks, and outcomes.
• Engage with potential clients as part of the bid team to secure new work.
• Produce, and deliver, health and safety plans and ensure statutory obligations relating to health, safety, and the environment are met, and ensure that every employee, contractor, partner and client returns home safely at the end of each day.
• Lead cross-functional teams, including engineers, contractors, and suppliers, to ensure project delivery on time and within budget and to meet customer expectations.

The Person

• Successful portfolio of Projects delivered (Mechanically biased)
• Proven and extensive people management experience
• Strong familiarity with project management software
• Familiarity with project management methodologies such as PRINCE2, Agile, or PMBOK.
• Full UK manual driving licence

The company is opposed to all forms of discrimination and will select for employment, training and promotion on the basis of suitability for the job and/ or merit. It is company policy that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment than another on the grounds of sex, race, colour, age, ethnic or national origins, political affiliations, religious beliefs, marital status, physical disability or is disadvantaged by unjustifiable conditions or requirements.

Applicants must have the unrestricted and ongoing right to work in the UK for the duration of employment, without the need for sponsorship. Due to the nature of this role, we are unable to support visa sponsorship or employ individuals with time‑limited permission or conditions attached to their right to work in the UK