Mechanical Project Manager

CJS Recruitment Limited; Sittingbourne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

CJS Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to oversee mechanical building services projects across the South and South East of England within a facilities management environment. You will be responsible from planning through commissioning and handover, coordinating site teams, subcontractors and clients to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

The role requires a strong mechanical building services background, solid project management capability

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Mechanical Project Manager or similar mechanical building services role.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing and pipework.
• Experience managing budgets, programmes, resources and subcontractors.
• Good understanding of health and safety requirements in construction or facilities management.
• Strong commercial awareness with cost control and variation management.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines and resolve issues effectively.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South and South East.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical projects from initial planning and mobilisation through to completion, commissioning and handover.
• Oversee mechanical installations, upgrades, refurbishments and related building services works.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, forecasts and resource plans.
• Coordinate engineers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers for efficient delivery.
• Monitor progress against timescales and budgets, addressing issues and mitigating risks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and client requirements.
• Manage procurement, materials, subcontractor performance and variations.
• Maintain strong client relationships with regular progress updates.

Skills

Effective communication

Planning & organisation

Commercial awareness

Cost control

Risk management

Client relationship

Travel willingness

Education

Mechanical engineering or building services qualification

SMSTS or site management safety qualification

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join an established Facilities Management business, overseeing the delivery of mechanical building services projects across the South and South East. This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of projects, taking responsibility for delivery from initial planning through to commissioning and final handover. The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical building services background, excellent project management capabilities and the commercial awareness to deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

The Role

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take ownership of mechanical projects, coordinating site teams, subcontractors, suppliers and clients to ensure successful delivery. You will be responsible for programme management, financial control, quality assurance and health and safety throughout the project lifecycle.

Projects will be delivered across the South and South East, potentially within live and operational environments where effective planning, communication and minimal disruption are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical projects from initial planning and mobilisation through to completion, commissioning and handover.
• Oversee mechanical installations, upgrades, refurbishments and associated building services works.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, forecasts and resource plans.
• Coordinate engineers, site teams, subcontractors and suppliers to ensure efficient project delivery.
• Monitor progress against agreed timescales and budgets, addressing issues and mitigating risks.
• Ensure compliance with relevant health and safety legislation, industry standards and client requirements.
• Manage procurement, materials, subcontractor performance and project variations.
• Maintain effective client relationships, providing regular updates on progress, costs and programme.
• Oversee quality control, inspections, testing, commissioning and snagging.
• Ensure project documentation, risk assessments, method statements and handover records are completed accurately.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, manage costs and enhance project performance.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience managing mechanical building services projects and the ability to take ownership of multiple priorities while maintaining high standards of delivery.

You will be an organised, commercially aware and solutions-focused professional who can build strong relationships with clients and project teams alike.

Essential requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager or in a similar mechanical building services role.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems, including HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing and pipework.
• Experience managing project budgets, programmes, resources and subcontractors.
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements within construction or facilities management.
• Strong commercial awareness, including cost control and variation management.
• Excellent communication, planning and organisational skills.
• The ability to manage competing deadlines and resolve issues effectively.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the South and South East.

Desirable

• A relevant mechanical engineering or building services qualification.
• SMSTS or an equivalent site management safety qualification.
• Experience working in live, occupied or operational buildings.
• Experience within facilities management, healthcare, education, defence or other complex environments.
• Knowledge of commissioning procedures and mechanical systems handover requirements.

What's on Offer

• Permanent position with a salary of £60,000 - £65,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• The opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of mechanical projects across the South and South East.
• A role with responsibility and autonomy across the full project lifecycle.
• The opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals within a well-established facilities management operation.
• Scope re: professional development and career progression.