Mechanical Project Manager

RTL Group; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E Contractor in Sunderland is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to oversee the delivery of a substantial mechanical package for a large commercial development. You will manage site teams and subcontractors, coordinate with clients and consultants, and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The ideal candidate has proven experience in similar roles, a mechanical trade or engineering qualification, and excellent communication skills. This contract role offers competitive daily rates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering mechanical packages on large commercial developments.
• Background working for an M&E or Mechanical Contractor.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the delivery of the mechanical package on a large commercial project.
• Manage site teams, supervisors, and mechanical subcontractors.
• Oversee programme, quality, and health & safety performance.
• Coordinate design development, technical submissions, and procurement.
• Work closely with the client, consultants, and internal commercial teams.
• Manage QA processes, commissioning, and handover documentation.
• Identify and resolve technical, programme, and delivery risks.
• Attend progress, design, and client meetings.

Skills

Strong technical knowledge of building services

Excellent communication and organisational skills

Education

Mechanical trade or engineering qualification

SMSTS or equivalent

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager

RTL Group Ltd

Sunderland, Tyne & Wear

£340 - £410/day

Contract

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Mechanical Project Manager - Commercial Project | Sunderland

The Client and Project Info:

My client is a leading M&E Contractor who are currently recruiting a Mechanical Project Manager to deliver a large commercial development in Sunderland. The project involves managing a substantial mechanical package from pre‑construction through to completion.

Mechanical Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Taking responsibility for the delivery of the mechanical package on a large commercial project.
• Managing site teams, supervisors, and mechanical subcontractors.
• Overseeing programme, quality, and health & safety performance.
• Coordinating design development, technical submissions, and procurement.
• Working closely with the client, consultants, and internal commercial teams.
• Managing QA processes, commissioning, and handover documentation.
• Identifying and resolving technical, programme, and delivery risks.
• Attending progress, design, and client meetings.

Mechanical Project Manager Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering mechanical packages on large commercial developments.
• Background working for an M&E or Mechanical Contractor.
• Mechanical trade or engineering qualification.
• SMSTS or equivalent.
• Strong technical knowledge of building services.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

The Next Steps:

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