Mechanical Project Manager

Anderselite; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable building services contractor based in Birmingham is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager for a long-term freelance position. Candidates should have proven experience leading mechanical projects worth up to £1m in commercial contexts. The role involves overseeing mechanical installations and managing up to three projects at a time from inception to completion. This hybrid role offers flexibility with office and home working, and is available from January 2026. Ideal applicants will have relevant qualifications and a strong background in project management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as mechanical lead on projects from £250k to £1m.
• Strong background in overseeing mechanical services installations.
• Possession of SMSTS / CSCS for site management is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical services installations on new build and refurbishment projects.
• Manage up to three projects simultaneously from inception to completion.
• Assist in design and project planning, cost control, and commercial management.

Skills

Mechanical services expertise

Project management

Site management qualifications

Education

Degree / HNC in Building Services

Job description

Job Overview

Mechanical Project Manager - Long term freelance - based Birmingham - circa £320 per day

AndersElite are recruiting for a Mechanical Project Manager for a reputable building services contractor, based in their Birmingham office. This is a long term freelance position, with the potential to lead to permanent employment if it suits all parties, available from January / February 2026 and will offer a day rate of approximately £320 per day.

Our client is well established in the Midlands and further afield, so this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join an experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Reporting into the Director, the selected candidate will be required to oversee mechanical services installations on new build and refurbishment projects within the commercial and office space sector.
• Typical projects will range in value from £250k up to £1m in mechanical services value, so applicants should have proven experience as the overall mechanical lead on projects of this size in relevant building environments.
• Fully responsible for the running of projects (up to a maximum of three at one time) from inception through to completion, assisting on design and project planning, overseeing site installation, as well as all cost control and commercial management.
• Hybrid role which can be done from the office in Birmingham, some working from home and regular site visits which can be nationwide.
• The position is available from January 2026, with applications welcome from candidates who are either immediately available or serving a notice period with their current employer.

Qualifications

• It is advantageous for candidates to possess a degree / HNC in Building Services or any other technical qualifications, including SMSTS / CSCS for site management.
• All applicants will be judged primarily on their previous experience.

Contact

If you are interested in this role please send your current CV urgently to Richard Bradley and you will receive a prompt call back should it be deemed likely of interest to our client.