Mechanical Project Manager Fast Track Retail

InVision Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Invision Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to oversee multiple fast-track refurbishment projects in London and surrounding areas. The role focuses on mechanical delivery across live environments, coordinating subcontractors, reviewing drawings and schedules, and ensuring timely handovers.

The successful candidate will have strong building services knowledge, experience in retail fit outs or supermarket refurbishments, and proven ability to manage projects in

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Project Manager, M&E Project Manager, or Mechanical Contracts Manager.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical building services.
• Experience in retail fit out, supermarket refurbishment, or fast-track projects.
• Experience working in live or operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Managing multiple fast-track mechanical projects concurrently.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and mechanical design information.
• Producing and managing short-term programmes and project schedules.
• Coordinating mechanical subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Managing labour, materials and plant requirements.
• Attending client progress and coordination meetings.
• Liaising with main contractors, consultants and client representatives.
• Managing mechanical design queries and technical issues.
• Coordinating mechanical works with electrical, refrigeration and general fit-out packages.
• Reviewing RAMS and ensuring Health & Safety compliance.
• Managing site progress, quality and programme.
• Monitoring project costs alongside the commercial team.
• Managing variations and additional works.
• Obtaining subcontractor and supplier quotations.
• Supporting valuations and cost reporting.
• Overseeing testing, commissioning and snagging.
• Ensuring O&M information and handover documentation is completed.
• Managing projects through to practical completion and final handover

Skills

Mechanical building services

Retail fit out

Fast-track M&E projects

Multi-project management

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager - Fast Track Retail Refurbishment

Location: London & Surrounding Areas

Salary: Competitive Package - Dependent on Experience

Sector: Retail Fit Out / Refurbishment / Mechanical Services

Project Values: £100,000 - £500,000

Invision Recruitment are currently working with an established specialist contractor delivering a programme of fast-track retail refurbishment and rollout projects across London and the surrounding areas.

Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to take responsibility for the mechanical delivery of multiple refurbishment projects, typically ranging in value from £100,000 to £500,000.

The role would suit someone with a strong background in mechanical building services, retail fit out, supermarket refurbishment or fast-track M&E projects, who is comfortable managing multiple schemes concurrently within live and operational environments.

Typical Scope of Works

• HVAC installations and alterations
• Ventilation systems
• Heating and cooling systems
• Plumbing installations
• Refrigeration interfaces
• Plant replacement and upgrades
• Mechanical controls and BMS interfaces
• Mechanical elements within live retail refurbishment programmes

Key Responsibilities

• Managing multiple fast-track mechanical projects concurrently
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and mechanical design information
• Producing and managing short-term programmes and project schedules
• Coordinating mechanical subcontractors and specialist suppliers
• Managing labour, materials and plant requirements
• Attending client progress and coordination meetings
• Liaising with main contractors, consultants and client representatives
• Managing mechanical design queries and technical issues
• Coordinating mechanical works with electrical, refrigeration and general fit-out packages
• Reviewing RAMS and ensuring Health & Safety compliance
• Managing site progress, quality and programme
• Monitoring project costs alongside the commercial team
• Managing variations and additional works
• Obtaining subcontractor and supplier quotations
• Supporting valuations and cost reporting
• Overseeing testing, commissioning and snagging
• Ensuring O&M information and handover documentation is completed
• Managing projects through to practical completion and final handover

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Mechanical Project Manager, M&E Project Manager or Mechanical Contracts Manager
• Strong mechanical building services knowledge
• Experience within retail fit out, supermarket refurbishment or fast-track commercial projects
• Experience working within live or operational environments