Mechanical Project Manager

Michael Taylor Search & Selection; Reading; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist plumbing and pipework contractor in Reading is looking for a Mechanical Project Manager with strong commercial sector experience. The role involves overseeing various aspects of project management, ensuring design compliance and safety management for projects ranging up to £2.5 million. The ideal candidate will have a background in tools and mechanical services. A competitive daily rate of £280-£350 is offered, along with growth opportunities within a healthy pipeline of work.

Benefits

Healthy pipeline of work

Opportunities for growth and development

Opportunity for advancement in management

Qualifications

• Progressed from a tools background with technical knowledge of mechanical services.
• Experience in the commercial sector.

Responsibilities

• Review design liaising with client and consultants.
• Liaison with client team and sub-contractors.
• Value engineering where applicable.
• Programming of works.
• Health & safety management.
• Commercial responsibility.
• Team coordination overseeing engineers.
• Conduct progress meetings.
• Oversee commissioning stages.
• Assist with coordination and management of labour.

Skills

Technical knowledge of mechanical services

Experience in the commercial sector

Job description

Client: Our client is an established specialist plumbing and pipework contractor who have been operating for over 25 years and have strong technical capability in mechanical systems in commercial and industrial sectors. They are versatile in scope: new build, shell & core, fit-outs and refurbishments. Project values tend to range between £5,000-£2,500,000. Their client base include several well known Tier 1 building services contractors.

Role: Mechanical Project Manager - Reading - £280-£350 per day

Responsibilities:

• Reviewing design liaising with client and consultants
• RFIs - Liaison with client team and sub contractors
• Value Engineering where applicable
• Programming of works
• Health & Safety management (RAMs)
• Commercial Responsibility
• Team Coordination (overseeing engineers, construction managers and supervisors)
• Progress meetings with client and internal meetings
• Overseeing commissioning stages
• Assisting with coordination and management of labour
• Health & Safety

The Ideal Candidate:

• Progressed from a tools background and have good technical knowledge of mechanical services.
• Experience working in the commercial sector.

In return they offer:

• A healthy pipeline of work.
• A real opportunity for growth and development.
• The opportunity to move up the management ladder