Mechanical Project Manager

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager for a 4-6 month contract in Southampton. The role involves overseeing mechanical projects, managing installation processes, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with standards and timely completion. Candidates should have significant experience in mechanical project management, especially in NHS specifications, and the ability to work collaboratively in complex environments. The position offers a rate of £450 per day.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing mechanical projects from design to commissioning.
• Knowledge of installation processes for heat pumps and related systems.
• Strong understanding of NHS estate standards and statutory regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the full mechanical project plan.
• Oversee installation of mechanical systems.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams and liaise with stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with technical specifications and timelines.
• Manage project documentation and risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Project management skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Team coordination

Procurement management

Risk management

Job description

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Waste Management Company to recruit a Mechanical Project Manager on a 4-6 month contract for its Southampton location.

The Mechanical Project Manager comes with a rate of between £450 per day.

Key skills

• Develop and manage the full mechanical project plan from design to commissioning and handover.
• Oversee installation of heat pumps, hot-water distribution systems, pipework modifications (desteaming), and all related mechanical plant and controls.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams including mechanical engineers, subcontractors, commissioning specialists and suppliers.
• Liaise closely with hospital estates teams, Trust stakeholders, design consultants and other contractors to ensure alignment on scope, programme and site constraints.
• Ensure mechanical works are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with technical specifications, NHS estate standards and statutory regulations.
• Lead procurement of mechanical packages, materials and specialist subcontractors.
• Manage site activities including RAMS review, H&S compliance, permits to work, quality checks and progress monitoring.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, documentation, and final handover to the hospital’s estates and maintenance teams.
• Maintain project documentation including progress reports, risk registers, change control, cost tracking and technical submissions.
• Identify risks (technical, operational, logistical) and implement mitigation strategies, especially considering hospital areas that must remain operational.

Location, remuneration and timeframe

• Southampton
• £450 per day
• 4-6 month contract

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