Senior Mechanical Project Manager

1st Step; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

1st Step Solutions is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to lead a £13m project in Cambridge. You will ensure the project's timely delivery and high-quality standards while fostering strong relationships with clients and subcontractors. Ideal candidates should have over five years of project management experience in the mechanical field, solid technical qualifications, and a commitment to health and safety.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car/allowance/fuel card

25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Private healthcare and life insurance coverage

Excellent Pension scheme with employer contribution

Flexible holiday scheme

Supportive work environment with career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Five+ years of experience in a relevant trade or project management role.
• Previous experience managing Mechanical projects.
• SMSTS and CSCS card required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safe and efficient project delivery, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Plan and supervise site activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Health and Safety

Education

Relevant qualification in Mechanical or building services

Job description

1st Step Solutions are supporting a M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to oversee a 13m project in Cambridge.

You will need to have a proven track record in project management, particularly within the commercial sector or similar related projects with values between 10- 20million.

Job Overview
Take ownership of the safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery of projects, ensuring timelines are met, costs are controlled, and client expectations are exceeded.
Foster strong, professional relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors, while maintaining our clients commitment to health and safety, technical delivery, and team performance.

Key Areas of Responsibility
Customer Relationships & Communication
Build and sustain strong working relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders.
Always represent our client with professionalism and serve as the primary point of contact for your project.
Participate in regular client and site meetings, ensuring clear and open communication throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide timely reports and updates, including monthly site progress reports and completion communications.
Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily site activities and subcontractor performance.
Supervise teams and site staff, ensuring quality, safety, and productivity standards are met.
Promote a strong health and safety culture, ensuring adherence to our clients Safety Strategy and site-specific RAMS.
Mentor junior team members and support their professional growth.
Ensure the project complies with our clients' processes and contribute to ongoing improvement initiatives.
Lead the procurement of labour, materials, plant, and subcontractors in line with the project programme and commercial goals, ensuring high-quality results and cost-efficiency.
Provide regular updates on project costs for monthly financial reviews.
Manage all aspects of installations, ensuring technical compliance and quality workmanship.
Identify key construction milestones and ensure alignment with our clients work schedule.

Requirements
Minimum:
Relevant qualification in Mechanical or building services.
Five+ years of experience in a relevant trade or project management role.
Previous experience managing Mechanical projects.
SMSTS
CSCS card

Desirable:
First Aid at Work certification.
Asbestos Awareness training.

Package
Competitive salary
Company car/allowance/fuel card
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
Private healthcare and life insurance coverage
Excellent Pension scheme with employer contribution
Flexible holiday scheme
A supportive work environment with great opportunities for career growth.