Mechanical Project Manager | Leicester, Leicestershire | £50,000 - £60,000 per annum Car Allowa[...]

Elite Hire Solutions; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Company car after probation

Benefits package

Travel within 1.5 hours of Leicester

Career progression

Job summary

Elite Hire Solutions is recruiting a Mechanical Project Manager for a Leicester-based role. You will own delivery from pre-construction through commissioning, leading HVAC, plumbing and pipework packages on commercial, education, industrial and healthcare schemes.

Responsibilities include coordinating design, procurement and site activities, managing programmes and budgets, and keeping clients and teams updated on progress while ensuring safety and quality are maintained.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within the Building Services or MEP sector.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical installations and project delivery.
• Commercially aware with experience managing budgets, programmes and variations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical building services projects, including HVAC, plumbing and pipework installations.
• Coordinate design, procurement, subcontractors and site activities.
• Oversee project programmes, budgets, variations and commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with quality, programme and Health and Safety requirements.
• Attend site and client meetings, providing regular progress updates throughout the project lifecycle.

Skills

Project management

Mechanical installations

Budget management

Programme delivery

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Overview

An established and growing MEP Building Services contractor is looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join their team based in Leicester.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical building services projects across the commercial, education, industrial, healthcare and public sectors. With a strong pipeline of secured work, the company offers genuine career progression, autonomy and the chance to play a key role in its continued growth.

The Role

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for delivering mechanical building services projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical building services projects, including HVAC, plumbing and pipework installations.
• Coordinate design, procurement, subcontractors and site activities.
• Oversee project programmes, budgets, variations and commercial performance.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and supply chain partners.
• Ensure projects are delivered in line with quality, programme and Health and Safety requirements.
• Attend site and client meetings, providing regular progress updates throughout the project lifecycle.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within the Building Services or MEP sector.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical installations and project delivery.
• Commercially aware with experience managing budgets, programmes and variations.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

What’s on Offer

• Salary of £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience.
• Car allowance with the option of a company car following successful probation.
• Excellent benefits package.
• Projects generally located within 1.5 hours of Leicester.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Genuine opportunities for career progression within a growing and ambitious contractor.