Senior Mechanical Project Manager

JR United Kingdom; City Of London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading M&E contractor in the UK is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager in London to oversee a £35m commercial refurbishment project. The successful candidate will manage all mechanical package aspects, lead a team, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while liaising with clients and stakeholders.

Benefits

Pension

Healthcare

Full travel expenses

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ management experience.
• Experience managing projects of at least £10M.
• Experience subcontracting with main contractors such as Multiplex, Mace, etc.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical shell and core packages on a £35m M&E commercial refurbishment.
• Oversee junior engineers, construction managers, and supervisors.
• Conduct design reviews and manage RFIs.

Skills

Design Management

Health & Safety Management

Value Engineering

Tools

MS Project

Asta Project

Job description

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Senior Mechanical Project Manager, London (City of London)

Client:

Michael Taylor Search & Selection Ltd

Location:

London (City of London), United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 3

Posted: 16.06.2025

Expiry Date: 31.07.2025

Job Description:

Client: My client is one of the UK’s premier M&E contractors, established nearly 75 years ago, with a turnover exceeding £250m annually. They have a strong track record of landmark projects across the UK and London, specializing in major shell and core projects in sectors such as commercial offices, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and education. Despite their size, they maintain excellent staff retention and offer internal training schemes with a hands-on approach.

Role: Senior Mechanical Project Manager – London – Salary £75,000 - £80,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Full Travel Expenses + Pension + Healthcare or £400-£450 per day.

The successful candidate will manage the mechanical shell and core packages on a £35m M&E commercial refurbishment, a 12-story office block with over a year remaining on the program.

Responsibilities:

• Design Management: reviewing design, liaising with client, main contractor, and consultants
• RFIs: liaising with client team, main contractor, and subcontractors
• Value Engineering where applicable
• Programming of works using MS Project or Asta Project
• Health & Safety management (RAMs)
• Commercial responsibilities, including assisting with subcontractor variation accounts alongside project-specific Quantity Surveyor
• Managing variations
• Team coordination: overseeing junior engineers, construction managers, and supervisors
• Progress meetings with subcontractors, clients, and internal teams
• Overseeing commissioning stages
• Formulating OM Manuals and client handover

Ideal candidate:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in the commercial sector
• Managing projects of at least £10M within your discipline
• Minimum 5 years’ management experience
• Experience subcontracting to main contractors such as Multiplex, Mace, Lendlease, and Kier is preferred
• Demonstrated longevity in previous employment