Mechanical Project Manager

Blue Fox; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Work on high-profile projects

Job summary

A British engineering firm is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to lead mechanical installation projects across the UK. This is a hands-on role requiring strong leadership and communication skills, ensuring projects are delivered on time and to the highest standards. Experience in multi-site project delivery with mechanical systems is essential. Join a dynamic team with growth opportunities in a fast-developing business.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager managing installation projects.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and construction processes.
• Experience in multi-site project delivery.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel across the UK as required.
• Ambition to contribute to a growing business.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical installation projects across multiple UK sites.
• Oversee installation of HVAC, pipework, plant rooms, and other mechanical systems.
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and engineering standards.
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to drive project success.
• Contribute to the growth and development of the new business unit.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical systems knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

UK travel

Job description

Job Details

Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager – UK-Wide

Location: Manchester or London (office-based) / UK travel required

Salary: Competitive (market-related)

Contract Type: Permanent/Freelance

About the Company

We are part of a well-established British engineering group, and a new business unit within the group is growing rapidly. With projects already live in Scotland, Manchester, and Cambridge, this division is targeting £100m turnover in the next few years.

Joining this team means being part of a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing business where your contributions have a real impact on both project delivery and the future direction of the company.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to oversee mechanical installation projects across the UK. This is a hands-on, client-facing role with responsibility for the full project lifecycle, ensuring work is delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality standards.

You will manage teams, coordinate with subcontractors, monitor project progress, and maintain excellent communication with clients and stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical installation projects across multiple UK sites (current projects in Scotland, Manchester, and Cambridge)
• Oversee installation of HVAC, pipework, plant rooms, and other mechanical systems
• Manage budgets, schedules, and resource allocation
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, quality, and engineering standards
• Liaise with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams to drive project success
• Contribute to the growth and development of the new business unit

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager managing installation projects
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and construction processes
• Experience in multi-site project delivery
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to travel across the UK as required
• Ambition to contribute to a growing business and help shape its future

Why Join Us

• Be part of a new business unit within a major British engineering group
• Work on exciting, high-profile mechanical installation projects across the UK
• Offices in Manchester and London
• Career progression opportunities in a division targeting £100m turnover in the next few years
• Supportive and dynamic team culture

How to Apply

If you’re an ambitious Mechanical Project Manager looking for a role with variety, visibility, and the chance to grow with a fast-developing business, we’d love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering, Management, and Project Management

Industries

• Business Consulting and Services