Mechanical Project Manager

Avolon M&E; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Avolon M&E is recruiting a Mechanical Project Manager to lead the mechanical package on prime commercial fit-out and refurbishment schemes across London and Essex. You will own the mechanical delivery from pre-construction through installation, commissioning and handover, coordinating with electrical and other disciplines.

We seek an experienced professional with strong M&E contracting background, capable of managing sizeable packages, procurement, and client relationships to drive successful

Qualifications

• Experience delivering sizeable mechanical packages on prime/high-end projects.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services and fit-out processes.
• Ability to manage projects from design/pre-construction through completion.
• Excellent procurement, programming and subcontractor management skills.
• Commercial awareness and collaboration with QS and clients.

Responsibilities

• Full mechanical project management from pre-construction to handover.
• Develop and manage project programmes and procurement schedules.
• Review designs, drawings and specifications for accuracy.
• Coordinate with electrical and other disciplines and manage subcontractors.
• Attend client, consultant and subcontractor meetings and monitor progress.
• Ensure health and safety requirements are met and handover is smooth.

Skills

Mechanical package delivery

Client-facing

Procurement management

Pre-construction to handover

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager - Prime Fit Out

Location: London City / West End / Essex

Projects: £4m-£10m M&E Projects

Sector: Prime Commercial Fit Out

Employment: Permanent

Start: ASAP

Salary: Competitive + Package

We are currently recruiting for 1-2 experienced Mechanical Project Managers to join an established M&E contractor delivering high-value prime commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across London and Essex.

Projects typically range from £4m-£10m and include Cat B fit outs, plant replacement and refurbishment schemes, with full Design & Build responsibility from Stage 3 onwards.

This is a senior delivery position suited to a Mechanical Project Manager who is comfortable taking full ownership of the mechanical package, working alongside an Electrical Project Manager and managing projects from pre-construction and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover.

Mechanical Services

Projects will typically include:

• Ventilation
• Public health
• VRF heating and cooling
• Mechanical pipework
• BMS
• Mechanical sprinkler systems
• Plant replacement
• Associated specialist subcontract packages

The Role

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the mechanical elements of your allocated projects.

• Full mechanical project management from pre-construction through to handover
• Developing and managing project programmes
• Managing procurement schedules for plant, materials and subcontract packages
• Reviewing designs, drawings and specifications
• Managing specialist subcontractors and direct labour
• Coordinating mechanical works with electrical and other project disciplines
• Attending client, consultant and subcontractor meetings
• Monitoring programme, progress, quality and installation standards
• Managing technical submissions and design coordination
• Working closely with the Quantity Surveyor to monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance
• Managing commissioning, defects and project handover
• Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with Health & Safety requirements
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and the wider project team

About You

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong M&E contracting background.

• Previous experience managing sizeable mechanical packages
• Experience delivering commercial fit-out, refurbishment or prime/high-end projects
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services
• Experience managing projects from design/pre-construction through to completion
• Good knowledge of procurement, programming and subcontractor management
• Commercial awareness and experience working alongside Quantity Surveyors
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• The ability to take ownership of a project and drive delivery
• A proactive, organised and hands-on approach

Experience delivering mechanical packages within the £4m-£10m range would be particularly advantageous.