Mechanical Project Manager

Optima Site Solutions Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contractor in the building services sector is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager based in Slough/London. The role involves delivering mechanical engineering and construction works in critical environments, requiring strong commercial awareness and effective site leadership. The salary ranges from £75,000 to £80,000 per annum, complemented by a travel allowance and comprehensive benefits, including private healthcare and pension scheme. Ideal for candidates with experience in mechanical project management or engineering in critical environments.

Benefits

Travel allowance

Private healthcare and dental insurance

Life insurance and pension scheme

Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme after 12 months

Length of service rewards

Trade discounts

Private financial advice

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Project Engineer or Mechanical Project Manager.
• Proven background delivering mechanical packages in live or critical environments.
• Strong commercial awareness and project documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical project delivery on live construction sites.
• Manage mechanical infrastructure packages in line with programme, quality, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, trades, and the supply chain.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Project documentation skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management skills

Education

Relevant mechanical qualifications

SMSTS and CSCS Managers Card

Tools

Planning software

SharePoint

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Location: Slough / London

Sector: Mechanical Building Services, Critical & Live Environments

Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £75,000 – £80,000 per annum

Package: Travel allowance plus comprehensive benefits package

Role Overview

The Mechanical Project Manager will be site-based in Slough / London, delivering mechanical engineering and construction works across complex projects within live and critical environments. The role requires strong commercial awareness, effective site leadership, and tight control of project documentation and subcontractor coordination.

Previous data centre experience is advantageous but not essential. Candidates from other critical or live environments with transferable experience are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical project delivery on live construction sites.
• Manage mechanical infrastructure packages in line with programme, quality, and safety requirements.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, trades, and the supply chain.
• Ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to client and company standards.
• Implement and maintain QA systems and site records throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure full compliance with health & safety, CDM regulations, environmental legislation, and HSQE standards.
• Prepare and manage programmes, method statements, and risk assessments.
• Produce weekly progress, safety, and site condition reports.
• Chair and minute subcontractor and project meetings.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project risks, variations, and value engineering opportunities.
• Monitor costs and support delivery within agreed budgets.
• Carry out site surveys, testing documentation, and ensure workforce competency compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience at Mechanical Project Engineer or Mechanical Project Manager level.
• Proven background delivering mechanical packages in live or critical environments.
• Relevant mechanical qualifications.
• SMSTS and CSCS Managers Card.
• Strong commercial awareness and project documentation skills.
• Experience working for customer-facing contractors.
• Working knowledge of planning software, SharePoint, and MS Office.
• Solid understanding of health & safety, CDM, and environmental legislation.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills.

What’s on Offer

• £75,000 – £80,000 salary, depending on experience.
• Travel allowance.
• Private healthcare and dental insurance.
• Life insurance and pension scheme.
• Employee-Owned Trust (EOT) scheme after 12 months.
• Length of service rewards, trade discounts, and private financial advice.
• Long-term career opportunity with a stable and growing contractor.