Mechanical Project Manager - HYBRID

Morson Edge; Bridgwater; Hybrid; GBP 83,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Morson Edge is recruiting a Mechanical Project Manager for a Nuclear build project in North Somerset. The role requires leadership across piping, valves and mechanical works, coordinating with Construction, Quality, Planning and Commercial teams to support the construction programme.

The position is hybrid (3-4 days in the office) with a balance of remote work, contracted Inside IR35, and an end date renewable beyond December 2027. Strong coordination and HSE focus are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical/Engineering discipline.
• Experience executing PM across major schemes, nuclear sector is a plus.
• APM certification or equivalent required.
• Large-scale mechanical construction/installation experience expected.
• Strong communication and collaborative leadership skills.
• HSE champion with proactive risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate piping, valves, mechanical supports with site teams.
• Deliver safe, effective on-site execution from readiness to installation and handover.
• Coordinate priorities, installation sequencing and interfaces across disciplines.
• Use programme data to identify issues, remove blockers and optimize resources.
• Act as key interface between Client, site teams and supply chain for timely decisions.

Skills

Mechanical project management

Construction leadership

Stakeholder liaison

HSE awareness

Education

Mechanical/Engineering degree

APM certification or equivalent

Job description

Location: Project Construction Site, Bridgwater

Hybrid working: 3-4 days per week office attendance PLUS balance of week working remotely/from home

Status: CONTRACT INSIDE IR35 Mon-Fri

Duration: Approved until end December 2027 (renewable)

Morson Edge are working on behalf of a major player in the Energy Sector who have a contract requirement for a Mechanical Project Manager to join their established Project team. All work is associated with the construction of a major Nuclear New Build infrastructure Project in North Somerset. Competitive all-in daily rate for the right candidate.

Typical Activities

• The Mechanical Project Manager provides leadership and coordination across piping, valves, mechanical supports and associated mechanical works, working closely with Construction, Quality, Planning and Commercial teams, while liaising with the respective Engineering and Procurement teams to ensure technical and material requirements support the construction programme.
• Responsible for the safe and effective site delivery of complex mechanical scopes within the B1 Area, from construction readiness through installation, testing, and handover.
• Key responsibilities include coordinating site priorities and installation sequencing managing several contractors and delivery teams monitoring material and engineering readiness identifying and resolving construction constraints managing interfaces between disciplines and work areas and driving works through installation, testing, and system completion.
• The role maintains strong oversight of programme performance, productivity, risk, and change, using project data to identify emerging issues, remove blockers and ensure resources are focused on priority activities.
• The Mechanical Project Manager acts as a key interface between the Client, site delivery teams, and supply chain to maintain clear accountability and support timely decision‑making.

Criteria

• Typically degree qualified in a Mechanical/Engineering discipline
• Significant experience of executing Project Management across major schemes/projects within regulated environs - Nuclear Sector highly advantageous
• APM certified (or equivalent)
• Large scale mechanical construction/installation experience
• Master communicator with the ability to generate highly effective working relationships
• Collaborative leadership style
• HSE champion