Mechanical Project Manager (Freelance)

1st Step; Windsor; On-site; GBP 72,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Step is seeking a Mechanical Project Manager (freelance) to deliver a refurbishment and extension of a Grade II listed hotel in Windsor, starting November 2026 and running to November 2027. You will lead mechanical building services from design through to completion, coordinating with electrical and project teams.

The ideal candidate will manage people, projects and client relationships, attend Bristol office in pre-construction phase and ensure safety, quality and programme milestones while

Qualifications

• Current black managerial card (Lvl 6) is required.
• SMSTS or SSSTS certification ideally held.
• Experience on Grade 2 listed buildings desirable.
• Proven track record delivering projects up to £4 million.

Responsibilities

• Managing mechanical building services projects from design, procurement through to completion.
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• Monitoring project programmes, costs and commercial performance.
• Procurement of plant, materials and specialist subcontract packages.
• Attending client, design and progress meetings.
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical submissions.
• Managing quality, health & safety and project compliance.
• Working closely with electrical contracts, estimating and commercial teams.
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and wider supply chain.
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely on programme and to the required standard.

Skills

People management

Client relationship management

Project management

Education

Black Managerial Card Lvl 6

SMSTS or SSSTS

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager (freelance)

The positionis out of scope of IR35

One of key clients in the Southwest has secured a significant size project in Windsor, starting November 2026 and running until November 2027.

About the Role

Ideally someone who can confidently manage people, projects and client relationships.

You will be project based but may need to attend our clients Bristol office initially in the pre-construction phase. You will take ownership of the successful delivery of mechanical building services project from inception through to completion, working closely with our existing electrical and project teams to deliver high-quality solutions for their client.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to looking to secure there next freelance role.

The project is a refurbishmentand extension of a grade 2 listed building being converted into a hotel.

The company

Established in the early 1980s, initially began as an electrical services contractor, adding in a Mechanical Division 10 years ago and has grown into an established and respected M&E Building Services Company, with a strong reputation for quality, reliability and customer service.

Role experience/Qualifications

• A current black managerial card (Lvl 6)
• SMSTS OR SSSTS ideally
• Ideally experienceon working on Grade 2 listed building would be desirable
• Proven track record of running projects up to the value of 4 million

Key Responsibilities

• Managing mechanical building services projects from design, procurement through to completion
• Managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
• Monitoring project programmes, costs and commercial performance
• Procurement of plant, materials and specialist subcontract packages
• Attending client, design and progress meetings
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and technical submissions
• Managing quality, health & safety and project compliance
• Working closely with our electrical contracts, estimating and commercial teams
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and the wider supply chain
• Ensuring projects are delivered safely on programme and to the required standard

Numeration

• Up to £450 a day, dependent on experience
• Hours to be confirmed however the office working hours are:
• Monday-Thursday: 8:00am - 5:30pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 4:30pm