Mechanical Project Manager

strukta Group Ltd; Wirral; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The adi Pit Stop – rewards portal

Enhanced Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral bonus of £500

Company-wide Christmas party

Job summary

adi Group is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to lead medium to large-scale mechanical projects from initiation through delivery at Birkenhead. You will coordinate cross‑functional teams, manage budgets and timelines, and ensure safety and quality compliance across sites in the North West.

The role requires a time‑served apprenticeship or ONC/HNC in Mechanical/Process Engineering, CAD capability, and a proven track record in the food & beverage sector.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or ONC/HNC in Mechanical/Process Engineering.
• CAD capability and ability to produce/maintain drawings.
• Proven experience in the food & beverage industry.
• Strong financial and operational management awareness.
• Good judgement, decision-making and a solutions-focused approach.
• Experience managing customers and stakeholders.
• Solid Health & Safety management under CDM controls.
• Track record of managing large-budget projects in competitive environments.
• Experience securing major revenue projects and contributing to business strategy.

Responsibilities

• Deliver industrial mechanical / M&E / Utilities and Process projects from initiation to completion.
• Prepare quotations, secure new work, and contribute to revenue growth.
• Oversee onsite activities to ensure safety, schedule, and specifications.
• Coordinate suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams for seamless execution.
• Monitor budgets, labour resources and project performance to meet targets.
• Build and maintain client relationships and identify new opportunities.
• Ensure installations meet regulatory, drawing, and quality standards.
• Lead project meetings and provide progress updates; resolve issues promptly.
• Manage project documentation, variations and handover packages.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budget control

Health & Safety

Education

Apprenticeship or ONC/HNC in Mechanical/Process Eng

Tools

CAD

Job description

Location – North West, England

About the Role

As a Project Manager, you will work closely with the leadership team to deliver mechanical projects on time and within budget. You will be responsible for evaluating large-scale, complex opportunities and collaborating with the leadership team to identify key revenue streams. This includes coordinating internal and Group resources to produce compliant, competitive, and successful tender submissions.

Specifically, your key responsibilities will include:

• Managing and delivering industrial mechanical / M&E / Utilities and Process projects from initiation through to completion.
• Preparing quotations, securing new work, and contributing to ongoing revenue growth.
• Overseeing onsite activities to ensure all projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and to the required specifications.
• Coordinating suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Monitoring budgets, labour resources, and overall project performance to achieve and exceed commercial targets.
• Building and maintaining strong client relationships while actively identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Ensuring all mechanical installations meet regulatory requirements, technical drawings, and quality standards.
• Leading project meetings, providing clear progress updates, and resolving issues promptly.
• Managing project documentation, variations, and handover packages to a high standard.

About you

We would like to hear from you if you have:

• A time-served apprenticeship or ONC/HNC in Mechanical / Process Engineering.
• CAD capability and the ability to produce and maintain engineering drawings.
• Proven experience within the food and beverage industry (this is essential).
• Strong financial and operational management awareness.
• Good judgement, decision-making skills, and a solutions-focused approach.
• Experience managing customers and stakeholders effectively.
• Solid Health & Safety management being able to operate under CDM controls
• A successful track record of managing large-budget projects in competitive environments.
• Experience securing major revenue projects and contributing to business strategy and policy development.

The Benefits

• The adi Pit Stop – savings and discounts portal with Reward Gateway
• Enhanced Employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee referral bonus of £500 for every successful new employee
• Company-wide Christmas party for employees and partners

Transferable skills would include previous roles as:- Mechanical Projects Engineer, Mechanical Engineering Project Lead, Mechanical Installations Project Manager, Mechanical Works Manager, Industrial Mechanical Project Manager or Process & Mechanical Project Managers.

adi Group is fully committed to the principle of equal opportunity in employment and seeks to ensure that the careers of all employees are determined solely on merit and opportunity and that judgement of employees are free from the effects of bias and prejudice.

Job Overview

Job Title

Mechanical Project Manager

Job Type

Full-time, Permanent

Location

Birkenhead (Metropolitan Borough of Wirral, England), UK