Mechanical Project Manager

Red Rock Consultants Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in the United Kingdom is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to oversee mechanical projects, particularly in air conditioning. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience and a strong mechanical background. This role demands excellent communication skills and the ability to maintain professional standards while managing high-end clients. A full UK driving licence is required due to the heavy travel involved, covering approximately 2,000-4,000 miles per month.

Benefits

£350/month car allowance

Bonus scheme

32 days holiday + statutory

Qualifications

• Mechanical background in Air Conditioning (installation/management).
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Mechanical Project Manager.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel heavily (2,000-4,000 miles/month).

Responsibilities

• Manage a mix of commercial and industrial mechanical projects.
• Coordinate works, manage site activities, and run progress meetings.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

Skills

Mechanical background in Air Conditioning

Strong communication skills

Experience delivering mechanical projects up to £1m

Tools

Air Conditioning Engineer

Plumber

Pipefitter

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager

Salary: £55,000 basic + £350/month car allowance + bonus scheme

Holidays: 32 days + statutory

Travel: Heavy travel required (approx. 2,000-4,000 miles/month)

Package

• £55,000 basic salary
• £350/month car allowance (initially)
• 24 days holiday + statutory
• Bonus scheme
• Full support from senior leadership and long-term progression opportunities.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong air conditioning background to join our team. The successful candidate will manage a mix of commercial and industrial mechanical projects, typically running one major contract up to £1m alongside several smaller works ranging from £10k+.

In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for coordinating works, managing site activities, running progress meetings (both on-site and via Teams), and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Essential Requirements

• Mechanical background in Air Conditioning (installation/management).
• Air conditioning experience is essential.
• Experience delivering mechanical projects up to £1m.
• Comfortable working with high-end clients, maintaining professional standards at all times.
• Strong communication skills and experience leading formal and informal meetings.
• Experience in commercial and industrial environments.
• Ideally Midlands based (Birmingham to Milton Keynes corridor).
• Must have come from the tools, such as:
  • Plumber
  • Pipefitter
  • Air Conditioning Engineer
• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Mechanical Project Manager.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel heavily (2,000-4,000 miles/month).