Mechanical Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected M&E Building Services Contractor in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to manage the full project lifecycle. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience overseeing mechanical installations while ensuring compliance with quality and safety targets. The position offers a competitive salary of £60,000 – £75,000, company car or allowance, performance bonuses, and excellent benefits including private healthcare. This role promises genuine long-term career progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Performance bonus scheme

Private healthcare

Pension options

Laptop & mobile phone

Training and development opportunities

Long-term career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in managing mechanical projects in building services.
• Proven ability to oversee project lifecycle from pre-construction to handover.
• Strong communication skills to liaise with clients and teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to handover.
• Oversee mechanical installation works and ensure compliance with targets.
• Liaise with clients to ensure seamless project delivery.

Skills

Project lifecycle management

Mechanical installation oversight

Client liaison

Health & safety compliance

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical Project Manager (Building Services) - £60,000 to £75,000 + Company Car or Car Allowance + Excellent Benefits Package

Are you a skilled Mechanical Project Manager looking for your next challenge?

Join a well-established and highly respected M&E Building Services Contractor, delivering Mechanical packages across the commercial, education, healthcare, data centre, and smart building sectors. With project values typically ranging from £500k to £10m, they offer full project delivery from design through to commissioning.

We welcome applications from experienced Mechanical Project Managers / Senior Mechanical Project Managers, as well as Senior Mechanical Engineers or Contracts Engineers looking to step up into a full project management role.

Salary & Benefits:

* Base Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 (depending on experience and seniority)

* Company Car or Allowance

* Performance Bonus Scheme

* Private Healthcare

* Pension Options

* Laptop & Mobile Phone

* Training and Development Opportunities

* Genuine long-term career progression

* Supportive and collaborative team environment

About the Company:

With a long-standing reputation for delivering high-quality building services solutions, this contractor is known for its technical capability, repeat business, and collaborative working culture. They work with leading main contractors and end clients, and pride themselves on supporting the development and wellbeing of their staff.

Key Responsibilities:

* Manage full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to handover

* Contribute to technical input during design development and value engineering stages

* Oversee mechanical installation works, ensuring programme, budget, and quality targets are met

* Liaise with clients, consultants, and subcontractors to ensure seamless project delivery

* Lead site teams, ensuring compliance with health & safety and company procedures

* Support procurement, valuations, and commercial reporting with relevant stakeholders

If you're a Mechanical Project Manager looking for an exciting new opportunity, apply online or contact Rob Green at David Leslie Ltd for a confidential discussion.

Alternative job titles include:

* Mechanical Project Manager

* Senior Mechanical Project Manager

* Mechanical Services Manager

* MEP Project Manager

* M&E Project Manager

* HVAC Project Manager

* Mechanical Contracts Manager