Mechanical Project Manager in Wrexham

Involve Recruitment; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Five-year framework

AMP8 project pipeline

Major infrastructure upgrades

Career progression

Competitive salary

Job summary

Involve Recruitment is partnering with a leading contracting group to recruit a Mechanical Project Manager for delivering MEICA-driven upgrades on clean and wastewater sites across a five-year framework.

You will lead mechanical project delivery from design to commissioning, coordinating with pre-construction, electrical and civil teams, and managing performance against programme, budget and quality targets. Strong stakeholder engagement is essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within the water or utilities sector.
• Strong understanding of MEICA project delivery, with a mechanical bias.
• Experience delivering projects across clean and/or wastewater assets.
• Knowledge of full project lifecycle from design through to commissioning.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Relevant mechanical qualifications (HNC / HND / Degree or equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mechanical projects across clean and wastewater sites.
• Manage schemes from design through to commissioning and final handover.
• Collaborate with pre-construction, electrical, and civil engineering teams.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with programme, budget, and quality expectations.
• Oversee subcontractors, site teams, and project resources.
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Engage with clients and senior stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor progress and produce regular project reporting.

Skills

Mechanical project management

Stakeholder management

Project lifecycle

MEICA delivery

Water/wastewater projects

Education

HNC / HND / Degree in mechanical

Job description

The Opportunity

We are working in partnership with a leading contracting group that has secured a five-year MEICA framework and is continuing to expand its regional delivery team. With a strong pipeline of AMP8 projects, this is an excellent opportunity to join a long-term programme delivering major upgrades across clean and wastewater infrastructure.

Role Overview

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take a leading role in delivering mechanical elements of projects from inception through to commissioning and handover. Working closely with pre-construction, electrical, and civil teams, you will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mechanical projects across clean and wastewater sites
• Manage schemes from design through to commissioning and final handover
• Collaborate with pre-construction, electrical, and civil engineering teams
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with programme, budget, and quality expectations
• Oversee subcontractors, site teams, and project resources
• Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards
• Engage with clients and senior stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle
• Monitor progress and produce regular project reporting

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within the water or utilities sector
• Strong understanding of MEICA project delivery, with a mechanical bias
• Experience delivering projects across clean and/or wastewater assets
• Knowledge of full project lifecycle from design through to commissioning
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Relevant mechanical qualifications (HNC / HND / Degree or equivalent)

What s on Offer

• Long-term job security through a five-year framework
• Strong pipeline of AMP8 projects
• Opportunity to work on major infrastructure upgrades
• Clear career progression within a growing organisation
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package