Mechanical Project Manager

Caddy Group Limited; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Kent-based head office

South East projects

Ownership of mechanical packages

Career development

Job summary

Caddy Group Limited, an established M&E contractor, is recruiting a Mechanical Project Manager to lead mechanical packages across the South East from its Kent head office. The role requires hands-on project leadership from pre-construction through to handover and strong coordination with clients and subcontractors.

You will manage programmes, budgets, procurement and site teams, with travel across Kent, Sussex and parts of London, ensuring compliant delivery of mechanical installations to

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager.
• Strong mechanical building services knowledge.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Good commercial awareness including budgets and procurement.
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Managing mechanical projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and delivery.
• Coordinating mechanical works with electrical and other services.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, main contractors and stakeholders.
• Monitoring project costs, variations and commercial performance.
• Ensuring installations meet specifications and standards.

Skills

Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical building services knowledge

Communication skills

Organisation skills

Problem-solving

Travel/Driving

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering/Building Services

Job description

Our client is an established contractor based in Kent, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical building services across the South East.

With a growing project pipeline and an increasing workload, they are looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join their team.

The business delivers a range of building services projects, with a particularly strong mechanical focus. They work closely with clients, consultants, main contractors and specialist subcontractors to deliver technically complex projects to a high standard.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager looking to join an established and growing contractor where you will have genuine responsibility for project delivery.

The Role

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take responsibility for managing the mechanical elements of M&E and building services projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.

You will be based from the company's Kent head office, with regular travel required to sites across Kent, Sussex and parts of London.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing mechanical projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
• Taking responsibility for project programmes, budgets and delivery
• Managing mechanical subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
• Coordinating mechanical works with electrical and other building services disciplines
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules and technical documentation
• Liaising with clients, consultants, main contractors and other project stakeholders
• Attending project and site meetings
• Managing procurement of materials, equipment, labour and specialist subcontractors
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, variations and commercial performance
• Identifying and resolving technical and programme issues
• Ensuring mechanical installations are delivered in accordance with specifications and relevant standards
• Coordinating testing, commissioning, snagging and handover
• Maintaining project documentation, programmes and reports
• Monitoring health & safety and quality requirements
• Managing project risks and implementing appropriate mitigation
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Supporting pre-construction, estimating and tendering activities where required

About You

The successful candidate will have a proven background in Mechanical Project Management within building services.

You should have:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager
• Strong mechanical building services knowledge
• Experience working for an M&E, building services or mechanical contractor
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
• Good commercial awareness including budgets, variations and procurement
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Experience coordinating mechanical works alongside electrical services
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong problem-solving and project management abilities
• A professional and proactive approach
• Good understanding of construction health & safety requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Kent, Sussex and parts of London

What's on Offer?

£60,000 - £65,000 per annum

• Permanent position
• Established and growing M&E contractor
• Kent-based head office
• Projects across the South East of the country
• Strong pipeline of building services projects
• Opportunity to take ownership of significant mechanical packages
• Long-term career development opportunities

Relevant qualifications such as an HNC/HND, degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline would be advantageous.