Mechanical Project Manager

Talentometry; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Talentometry is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to deliver mechanical services packages across education, commercial, healthcare and industrial sectors. You will work closely with site teams, subcontractors, clients and the commercial function.

This hands-on role focuses on ownership from delivery to handover, coordinating programmes, managing costs, reviewing drawings and ensuring quality, compliance, testing and commissioning, with clear, proactive communication to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience managing mechanical services projects within education, commercial, leisure, transport, or industrial environments.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services systems.
• Confidence leading site teams and coordinating subcontractors.
• A practical understanding of project programmes and cost control.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.
• The ability to manage several priorities effectively.
• A mechanical trade background, HNC or HND would be beneficial.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of mechanical projects through delivery and handover.
• Coordinate site activity, labour, subcontractors and materials.
• Keep programmes on track and address issues before they affect delivery.
• Monitor project costs and support strong commercial performance.
• Review drawings, specifications and technical requirements.
• Maintain clear communication with clients and project stakeholders.
• Oversee quality, compliance, testing and commissioning.
• Support the successful closeout of each project.

Skills

Mechanical services projects

Mechanical building services

Lead site teams

Programme management

Cost control

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Mechanical trade background

Right to work in UK

Education

HNC or HND in mechanical engineering

Job description

Talentometry is working with an established M&E contractor looking to strengthen its project delivery team with a Mechanical Project Manager.

We have quite an experienced team so are able to consider Project Engineers looking to make the transition into Project Management.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for the smooth delivery of mechanical services packages across commercial, education, healthcare, and industrial projects, working closely with site teams, subcontractors, clients and the commercial function.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on project management role where you will:

• Take ownership of mechanical projects through delivery and handover
• Coordinate site activity, labour, subcontractors and materials
• Keep programmes on track and address issues before they affect delivery
• Monitor project costs and support strong commercial performance
• Review drawings, specifications and technical requirements
• Maintain clear communication with clients and project stakeholders
• Oversee quality, compliance, testing and commissioning
• Support the successful closeout of each project

What You’ll Bring

• Experience managing mechanical services projects within education, commercial, leisure, transport, or industrial environments
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services systems
• Confidence leading site teams and coordinating subcontractors
• A practical understanding of project programmes and cost control
• Strong communication and decision-making skills
• The ability to manage several priorities effectively
• A mechanical trade background, HNC or HND would be beneficial
• Full right to work in the UK

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship or consider applications from individuals on visas that will expire within 2 years (such as Graduate Visas). You must possess the permanent, unrestricted right to work in the UK.