Mechanical Project Manager

Peaple Talent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Peaple Talent are partnering with a leading fast-growing commercial space transformation specialist to recruit a Mechanical Project Manager to join their M&E division in Castleford.

You will take operational ownership of delivering fast-track mechanical projects in live retail environments, managing trades, on-site scheme phases, and ensuring project profitability from survey through to defect-free handover.

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience delivering mechanical, HVAC, and building services projects.
• Experience delivering fast-track asset replacement schemes in live commercial or retail environments.
• Strong commercial mindset with experience running CVRs, managing margins, and overseeing sub-contractors.
• Active SMSTS, CSCS Card, First Aid, and Asbestos Awareness certifications.
• Qualification in Building Services or HVAC Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver mechanical projects across commercial retail sites.
• Lead on-site scheme phases, conduct site surveys, and participate in design meetings.
• Own project profitability with timely CVRs and defined budget margins.
• Maintain Health & Safety compliance, RAMS, and safety standards.
• Drive quality control to achieve defect-free handovers.

Skills

Mechanical project management

HVAC engineering

Building services

Sub-contractor management

CVR experience

Education

Building services qualification

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager | Fast-Track Commercial Retail

Peaple Talent are partnered with an industry-leading, fast-growing commercial space transformation specialist looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join their growing M&E division in Castleford.

Operating across the UK, our client delivers end-to-end fit-outs, refurbishments, and mechanical asset replacement schemes for some of the country’s biggest supermarket and retail brands.

In this role, you will take operational ownership of delivering fast-track mechanical projects in live commercial environments, managing trades, on-site scheme phases, and project profitability from survey through to defect-free handover.

Key Requirements

• 5 years' experience in delivering mechanical, HVAC, and building services projects.
• Experience managing fast-track asset replacement schemes within live commercial or retail environments.
• Strong commercial mindset with hands-on experience running CVRs, managing project margins, and overseeing sub-contractors.
• Active SMSTS, CSCS Card, First Aid, and Asbestos Awareness certifications.
• Relevant qualification in Building Services or HVAC Engineering.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and deliver varying mechanical projects to a high standard across commercial retail sites.
• Lead on-site scheme phases, perform site surveys, and represent the business in scheme design meetings.
• Own project profitability, ensuring accurate CVRs are produced on time and budget margins are delivered.
• Maintain strict Health & Safety compliance across all sites, ensuring RAMS and company safety standards are met.
• Drive quality control to ensure a \"right-first-time\" approach aiming for defect-free handovers.