Senior Mechanical Project Manager

GH Engage Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 105,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading MEP contractor in Central London seeks a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to lead the design and delivery of a £20 million life sciences project. The ideal candidate will have experience managing complex mechanical design projects, with responsibilities including procurement, subcontractor management, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. This role offers a market-leading salary along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Market-leading salary

Career progression opportunities

Supportive leadership team

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Significant experience in mechanical project management within the MEP sector.
• Proven track record of delivering complex engineering projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of mechanical design.
• Lead the procurement process for subcontractors and materials.
• Manage subcontractor performance and quality assurance.
• Monitor progress against programme milestones.
• Provide technical leadership to site teams.

Skills

Mechanical design management

Procurement processes

Project lifecycle management

Health & Safety management

Job description

Job Title: Senior Mechanical Project Manager
Salary: 105,000 - 115,000 plus package
Location: Waterloo, Central London

Company Overview

A tier on M&E building services contractor in London are paying a market leading salary up to 115,000 to obtain a Senior Mechanical Project Manager who has major project experience in London within the Healthcare, life sciences, pharmaceutical, commerical office or landmark project background.

Overview

This opportunity is to mechanically lead the design & build delivery of a complex engineering project within a new build life sciences project in the Waterloo/ central London region which is valued in excess of 20 million MEP. The installation starts on site early next year, so this is an opportunity to lead this project from the pre-construction stage through till handover.

Why Join?

• Deliver high-value MEP projects worth up to 45 million
• Work on major schemes across commercial, critical services, healthcare, pharma, and mixed-use sectors.
• Work won tier one projects for clients such as MACE, Structuretone, Kier, Sir Robert McAlpine, McLaren & more.
• Genuine short and long-term career paths to progress within the business.
• Supportive leadership team and structured development
• Market-leading salary and benefits package

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage all aspects of mechanical design, from initial concept through to delivery.
• Lead the procurement process for subcontractors, plant, and materials, ensuring compliance with project specifications and industry standards.
• Manage subcontractor performance, installations, and quality assurance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor and report progress against programme milestones, highlighting delays, risks, and potential mitigations.
• Manage design changes, ensuring full financial and contractual recovery where applicable.
• Provide technical leadership and support to site teams and operatives.
• Represent the business at client, consultant, and subcontractor meetings.
• Drive project profitability by maintaining control of budgets, costs, and tender allowances.
• Take responsibility for all aspects of Health & Safety management on site.
• Coordinate the planning and delivery of major plant, equipment, and materials.
• Oversee off-site prefabrication and modular installations to ensure quality and programme compliance.
• Manage commissioning activities, client witnessing, and training requirements.
• Oversee production and coordination of CAD/record drawings and ensure accurate handover documentation.
• Liaise with independent certifiers, consultants, and building control to ensure project compliance and smooth handover.

For more information or a confidential discussion about this role and other MEP opportunities, please contact Brandon Goatley at GH Engage.