Senior Mechanical PM — Live Airport Delivery

Designer Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Performance bonus

Health cover

Employer pension contribution

Company vehicle or car allowance

Job summary

Designer Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead mechanical works at Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5, ensuring delivery from planning through handover. You will manage site teams, coordinate with subcontractors and client stakeholders, and drive safety, quality and programme milestones in a live terminal setting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in mechanical project management within M&E or aviation environments, with a proven track record of on-site leadership,

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in mechanical project management.
• Background working with an M&E contractor, mechanical contractor, principal contractor or major subcontractor.
• Proven experience delivering mechanical projects from construction through commissioning and handover.
• Strong understanding of mechanical building services, site installation, technical coordination and project delivery.
• Experience managing subcontractors, supervisors, engineers and site-based project teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of mechanical works at Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5.
• Manage supervisors, engineers, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Oversee mechanical building services packages including HVAC, pipework, public health, ventilation, plantroom works, mechanical containment, drainage and associated systems.
• Drive programme delivery and ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Identify project risks early and work with the wider team to resolve them.
• Work closely with the Project QS to manage cost control, variations, reporting and commercial performance.
• Support procurement planning, RFIs, technical submittals, material approvals and subcontractor coordination.
• Review drawings, specifications and design information to resolve buildability, coordination and installation issues.
• Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, controls, fire, architectural, structural and specialist trade packages.
• Chair and attend project meetings with internal teams, subcontractors, consultants and client representatives.
• Monitor labour, materials, plant and resources to support efficient project delivery.
• Ensure mechanical works are completed in line with quality standards, commissioning requirements and handover expectations.
• Support testing, commissioning, system validation, documentation and client handover.
• Maintain strong relationships with the client, delivery teams, subcontractors and internal stakeholders.
• Promote and uphold Designer Group’s health, safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Mechanical PM

M&E contracting

Aviation projects

Subcontractor management

Progress tracking

Education

Building services qualification

Tools

BIM

Job description

Designer Group is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead mechanical works at Heathrow Airport, Terminal 5, ensuring delivery from planning through handover. You will manage site teams, coordinate with subcontractors and client stakeholders, and drive safety, quality and programme milestones in a live terminal setting.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in mechanical project management within M&E or aviation environments, with a proven track record of on-site leadership,