Mechanical Project Manager

Upfront Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance or company vehicle

Pension

Bonus

Ownership of projects

Training and development

Interesting, high-profile projects

Job summary

Upfront Recruitment is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager for opportunities in Oxford or London. This role manages mechanical projects end-to-end in HVAC/building services, with responsibilities across budget, programme and client relationships.

The salary ranges £60,000–£75,000 DOE, with car allowance or company vehicle, pension and bonus, and a clear route to project ownership within a long-established contractor.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mechanical Project Manager or Senior Contracts Manager in HVAC or building services.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical installation, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning and VRF.
• Experience on Cat A, Cat B or fit-out projects in London or the South East.
• SMSTS and CSCS required; a relevant qualification such as HNC or degree.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Managing mechanical installations from tender handover to completion and handover.
• Running heating, ventilation, air conditioning and VRF projects across commercial and prestige sites.
• Controlling programme, cost, cash flow and variations, and reporting to directors.
• Leading site managers, supervisors and engineers, and managing subcontractors and suppliers.
• Working with main contractors, consultants and clients to keep everything moving.
• Making sure health and safety, quality and environmental standards are met on every site.
• Overseeing commissioning, snagging and handover so projects finish clean.

Education

HNC or degree

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager

Oxford or London

£60,000 - £75,000 DOE, plus car allowance or company vehicle, pension and bonus

If you know mechanical projects from first fix to handover, this is a role worth a conversation. Our client is a long-established HVAC and mechanical contractor, trading for over 35 years and Daikin approved. It is known for delivering Cat A, Cat B and full fit-out projects on time and snag free.

You will run mechanical projects from start to finish. That means heating, ventilation, air conditioning, VRF and pipework, with the programme, budget, supply chain and client relationship all in your hands. You will have a skilled site team behind you and the backing of a business that values reliable delivery.

What you'll be doing

• Managing mechanical installations from tender handover to completion and handover
• Running heating, ventilation, air conditioning and VRF projects across commercial and prestige sites
• Controlling programme, cost, cash flow and variations, and reporting to directors
• Leading site managers, supervisors and engineers, and managing subcontractors and suppliers
• Working with main contractors, consultants and clients to keep everything moving
• Making sure health and safety, quality and environmental standards are met on every site
• Overseeing commissioning, snagging and handover so projects finish clean

What you'll need

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager or Senior Contracts Manager in HVAC or building services
• Strong knowledge of mechanical installation, including heating, ventilation, air conditioning and VRF
• A track record on Cat A, Cat B or fit-out projects in London or the South East
• Confidence in managing budgets, programmes, subcontractors and client relationships
• SMSTS, CSCS and a relevant qualification such as HNC, degree or equivalent experience
• A full UK driving licence

What you'll get

• £60,000 - £75,000 depending on experience
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• Pension and bonus
• Ownership of your projects, with the support of a business that backs its people
• Interesting, high-profile projects
• Training and development, with a clear route to progress