Project Manager

Mark May; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car/allowance

Company bonus scheme

Pension & paid leave

Private health plan

Job summary

Mark May is seeking a Project Manager (Mechanical Bias) to lead and deliver commercial mechanical and M&E projects across London and the Southeast from Ipswich-based office with regular travel. You will manage site teams, drive HSE compliance, control costs and ensure quality and timely delivery for a robust project portfolio.

The role requires a strong mechanical background, 10+ years of project experience, and excellent communication with clients and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of project experience in mechanical construction/M&E
• 8+ years in mechanical background (HVAC)
• Strong PM skills with site teams and subcontractors
• Experience with HSE, quality and contractual requirements

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage mechanical and M&E projects (£100K-£2M)
• Oversee engineers, site teams and subcontractors across multiple projects
• Plan, cost control, variations and resource management
• Maintain client relationships and stakeholder management
• Ensure safety, quality and timely delivery across sites
• Travel weekly to sites across London and the Southeast
• Support tender processes and project reviews

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

HSE

Quality

Cost control

Planning

Education

Mechanical trade qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ 2/3)

Job description

Project Manager (Mechanical Bias)

Location: Ipswich based office / sites across London & South East

Salary: £50,000 DOE + Company Car Allowance

Hours: Monday-Friday

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A well-established national building services contractor is looking to strengthen its Projects team with an experienced Project Manager with a Mechanical bias. The role will involve overseeing projects across London and the Southeast, with responsibility for site teams, HSE, quality, client relationships and project delivery.

The business has grown into a national contractor over the last 10 years with a high volume of engineers on the road daily, offering services across the mechanical and electrical sector. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business with genuine career progression.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and manage commercial mechanical and M&E projects valued between £100K-£2M
• Oversee engineers, site teams and subcontractors across multiple projects
• Manage projects from planning through to completion and commissioning, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards
• Manage project planning, cost control, variations, contract requirements and resources
• Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders
• Review HSE, quality requirements, specifications and project schedules
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, purchasing and project resources
• Identify and mitigate risks, manage issues and ensure compliance throughout the project
• Participate in tender processes and provide project reviews and reports to senior management
• Travel weekly to sites across London and the Southeast

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 10 years' proven project experience, ideally on projects valued £100K-£2M
• Minimum 8 years' mechanical background within mechanical construction, M&E, mechanical installation, HVAC or commercial HVAC
• Strong Mechanical / M&E Project Management experience
• Commercial Gas / Mechanical bias preferred
• Mechanical trade qualification - City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent
• Proven experience managing site teams and subcontractors
• Strong project planning, cost control and commercial management experience
• Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills
• Previous site experience across operations, construction and commissioning
• Full UK driving licence
• Strong understanding of HSE, quality and compliance requirements

What's on Offer

• Company car or car allowance
• Company bonus scheme
• Ipswich-based head office with regular travel across London & the Southeast
• Company pension and paid annual leave
• Private health plan, including 24/7 online GP service
• Training and development opportunities
• Genuine career progression
• Strong office support and collaborative team environment
• Company social events