Senior Mechanical Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; Banbury; On-site; GBP 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to oversee a significant £4 million Mechanical project in Oxford, with responsibilities spanning from design management to team coordination. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the commercial sector, managing substantial projects and a strong commitment to health and safety standards, all while enjoying a competitive salary and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Healthcare

Pension

Excellent bonus scheme

Opportunity for career progression

Healthy pipeline of work

Qualifications

• 5 years' experience in a senior management role.
• Experience managing projects of at least £6M.
• Familiar with commercial sector and fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical element on a £4M Mechanical package in a private hospital.
• Oversee procurement of subcontractors and kit.
• Coordinate a team of engineers and managers to ensure project success.

Skills

Team Coordination

Project Reporting

Health & Safety Management

Design Management

Tools

MS Project

Asta

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Senior Mechanical Project Manager, banbury

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Client:

Michael Taylor Search & Selection Ltd

Location:

banbury, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Senior Mechanical Project Manager – Salary up to £105,000 plus + Travel + Healthcare + Pension.

Location: Oxford

They are seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to lead the Mechanical element on a fast and complex project in Oxford. Based in an ever-growing science park, this scheme is a £4m Mechanical package on a private hospital facility.

Preconstruction has begun with the install beginning around Q3 2025. The successful candidate will be expected to take the project from pre-construction through to handover. Key to this role is relationship management, team coordination and project reporting. The position will be supported by a team of engineers, construction managers and supervisors

Role/Responsibilities:

• Design Management (reviewing design liaising with client, main contractor and consultants)
• Procurement of subcontractors, kit and plant
• RFIs – Liaison with client team, main contractor and sub contractors
• Value Engineering where applicable
• Programming of works – using MS Project or Asta project
• Health & Safety management (RAMs)
• Commercial Responsibility, assisting with sub contractor variation accounts working alongside project specific Quantity Survey.
• Management of variations
• Team Coordination (overseeing junior engineers, construction managers and supervisors)
• Progress meetings with sub contractors, client and internal meetings
• Overseeing commissioning stages
• Formulation of OM Manuals and client handover

The ideal candidate:

• Will be familiar working in a fast pace environment
• Experience working in the commercial sector
• Experience managing projects to a minimum of £6M within your own discipline
• A minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior management role
• Ideally the candidate will have subcontracted to main contractors such as ISg, Lend Lease, Sir Robert McAlpine and Mace.
• The candidate will show longevity in previous employment

In return they offer:

• The opportunity to work on a landmark, one of kind project.
• A healthy pipeline of work
• Join a stable business who have an excellent staff attrition rate.
• A very competitive basic salary, good package and an excellent bonus scheme.
• Our client are keen to promote from within and this position is no exception, with realistic opportunities to progress into an operational role in the future