Mechanical Project Manager

TSR Recruitment Limited; Tendring; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

TSR Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager for Colchester-based operations with projects across the Home Counties. You will lead mechanical projects from handover to commissioning, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and budget adherence across NHS hospitals, healthcare facilities, universities and schools.

The role focuses on HVAC and mechanical installations, with project values typically £500k to £1.5m.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within building services.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical projects from start to finish.
• Oversee HVAC, air conditioning, gas, boilers, heating and ventilation installations.
• Plan and control programmes, budgets and costs.
• Coordinate site teams, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Manage procurement and resources.
• Liaise with clients, consultants and principal contractors.
• Monitor progress, variations and project risks.
• Oversee commissioning, snagging and final handover.
• Ensure health and safety and quality standards.

Skills

Project management

HVAC systems

Mechanical installations

Budget & cost control

Client coordination

Procurement & resources

Safety & quality

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager

Location: Colchester office - Projects across the Home Counties

Salary: £70,000 - Negotiable DOE

TSR are recruiting an experienced Mechanical Project Manager on behalf of an established mechanical building services contractor.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established business, taking responsibility for a range of mechanical projects across the commercial and public sectors.

Projects will predominantly be based within NHS hospitals, healthcare facilities, universities and schools, with contract values typically ranging from £500k to £1.5m.

The Role

You will manage mechanical projects from initial handover through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Responsibilities will include:

• Managing projects from start to finish.
• Overseeing HVAC, air conditioning, gas, boilers, heating and ventilation installations.
• Managing project programmes, budgets and costs.
• Coordinating site teams, engineers, subcontractors and suppliers.
• Managing procurement and resources.
• Liaising with clients, consultants and principal contractors.
• Monitoring progress, variations and project risks.
• Overseeing commissioning, snagging and final handover.
• Ensuring health and safety and quality standards are maintained.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within building services.
• Strong technical knowledge of HVAC and mechanical installations.
• Experience delivering projects valued between £500k and £1.5m.
• Experience within NHS, healthcare, education or public sector environments would be advantageous.
• Strong commercial and project management skills.
• Confident managing site teams, subcontractors and clients.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the project region.

The Package

• £70,000 salary, negotiable depending on experience.
• Colchester-based office.
• Varied projects across the Home Counties.
• Contract values of £500k-£1.5m.
• Long-term opportunity with an established mechanical contractor.