Mechanical Project Manager

Skyward Select Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Car allowance or company car

Healthcare scheme

Pension with employer contributions

30 days annual leave

Travel expenses covered

Job summary

Skyward Select Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager for a multi-phase building-services project in Surrey. The role focuses on delivering a £2.5 million mechanical package within a leisure centre development, working with the Contract Manager across a broader energy centre project.

You will manage procurement, subcontractors, programmes and site coordination, report to the Mechanical Contract Manager, and ensure HSEQ compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Project Manager or Mechanical Project Engineer within a building-services contractor.
• Ability to independently manage a mechanical package of approximately £2.5 million.
• Strong procurement, programme and subcontractor-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Take day-to-day responsibility for delivering the mechanical package.
• Report directly to the Mechanical Contract Manager overseeing both projects.
• Manage procurement, subcontractors, labour and material schedules.
• Coordinate mechanical services with the electrical, construction and design teams.
• Monitor programme, costs, variations, quality and project risks.
• Manage technical submissions, RFIs, drawings and project documentation.
• Attend client, design and progress meetings.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality requirements.

Skills

Project management

Coordination

Procurement

Programme management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager

Building Services

Energy Centre & Leisure Development

Surrey

Up to £80k + package OR up to £450/day (CIS)

An established mechanical building-services contractor is looking to appoint a Mechanical Project Manager for a multi-phase development in Surrey.

The immediate focus will be the delivery of a new leisure centre, working alongside the Contract Manager responsible for both the leisure facility and an associated energy centre.

The leisure centre's mechanical package is valued at approximately £2.5 million, with works scheduled to begin in September and complete the following May. Further projects are being tendered across Surrey, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire, providing the opportunity to join a developing regional delivery team.

Permanent and contract appointments will both be considered.

The Role:

• Take day-to-day responsibility for delivering the mechanical package.
• Report directly to the Mechanical Contract Manager overseeing both projects.
• Manage procurement, subcontractors, labour and material schedules.
• Coordinate mechanical services with the electrical, construction and design teams.
• Monitor programme, costs, variations, quality and project risks.
• Manage technical submissions, RFIs, drawings and project documentation.
• Attend client, design and progress meetings.
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning and handover.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and quality requirements.
• Work independently while maintaining clear communication with the wider project team.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience as a Mechanical Project Manager or Mechanical Project Engineer within a building-services contractor.
• Strong office-based project-management and coordination experience.
• Ability to independently manage a mechanical package of approximately £2.5 million.
• Commercial, high-end residential and wider building-services experience will all be considered.
• A practical mechanical background and previous experience on the tools would be welcomed.
• Strong procurement, programme and subcontractor-management capabilities.
• Confident working directly with clients, consultants and site teams.
• Project Engineers ready to progress into their first Project Manager position will also be considered.
• Ideally based in Surrey, Berkshire or Buckinghamshire.

What's On Offer?

• £70,000 - £80,000 basic salary.
• Discretionary bonus.
• Car allowance or company car, subject to package negotiation.
• Healthcare scheme.
• Pension with statutory employer contributions, subject to the scheme cap.
• 30 days' annual leave including bank holidays, with sufficient leave retained for the Christmas shutdown.
• Travel expenses covered.
• Permanent and contract options available.
• Accessible project location with convenient parking.
• Potential to progress onto further regional projects