Mechanical Project Manager

Mech Electrics Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mech Electrics Limited, a leading contractor in the renewable energy sector, is seeking a mechanically biased Project Manager to lead the cradle-to-grave delivery of a large-scale decarbonisation project at St. James Hospital near Leeds.

You will take full ownership of the mechanical scope, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality execution. You will coordinate design, installation and commissioning, manage programmes and budgets, and report progress to the client.

Qualifications

• Proven track record delivering mechanical (building services) or M&E projects.
• Strong mechanical bias (e.g. HVAC, district heating, pipework).
• Familiar with PM methodologies and project tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of mechanically focused energy projects from design through to commissioning.
• Manage programmes, budgets, risks, and resources across multi-disciplinary teams.
• Oversee mechanical design coordination, installation, and commissioning.
• Drive construction delivery, ensuring HSE compliance and industry best practice.
• Act as primary client interface, providing clear reporting on progress and risk.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to meet programme and budget.
• Support bids and pre-construction with technical/mechanical input.
• Identify efficiencies to improve delivery and contract performance.

Skills

Mechanical bias

Project management

Stakeholder management

PRINCE2

PMBOK

Agile

Education

Mechanical qualification

Tools

PRINCE2

Job description

Project Manager (Mechanical Bias) - Yorkshire Region

Our client is one of the UK's leading contractors within the renewable energy sector, with offices throughout the UK and a significant growth of 20% each year, they can offer a stable and exciting future career.

About the Role

We are seeking a mechanically biased Project Manager to lead the 'cradle to grave' delivery of a large-scale decarbonisation projects at St. James Hospital near Leeds centre. You will take full ownership of the mechanical scope, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of mechanically focused energy projects from design through to commissioning
• Manage programmes, budgets, risks, and resources across multi-disciplinary teams
• Oversee mechanical design coordination, installation, and commissioning
• Drive construction delivery, ensuring HSE compliance and industry best practice
• Act as primary client interface, providing clear reporting on progress and risk
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to meet programme and budget
• Support bids and pre-construction with technical/mechanical input
• Identify efficiencies to improve delivery and contract performance

About You

• Proven track record delivering mechanical (building services) or M&E projects (energy/infrastructure preferred)
• Relevant mechanical qualification
• Strong mechanical bias (e.g. HVAC, district heating, pipework, energy centres)
• Experience leading site teams, subcontractors, and engineering functions
• Good commercial and programme management awareness
• Familiar with PM methodologies (PRINCE2, PMBOK, Agile) and project tools
• Full UK driving licence

Overview

This role offers the opportunity to deliver a key project that support the UK's transition to Net Zero.

Great package & prospects for the successful candidate