Senior Mechanical Project Manager

Manchester Arndale; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning employer

Digital learning

Retail perks via Hapi app

Professional growth

Flexible pay via Wagestream

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to lead mechanical building-services projects from scope through installation, commissioning and handover, ensuring safety, on-time delivery and quality. This role focuses on physical mechanical works—heating, ventilation, cooling, pipework and plantroom systems—coordinating clients, engineers, subcontractors and internal teams.

You will manage budgets, schedules and RAMS, lead project meetings and ensure compliance with CDM and

Qualifications

• Significant experience managing mechanical engineering or building-services projects.
• Strong knowledge of heating, ventilation, cooling, pipework, pumps and plantroom systems.
• Experience delivering projects from planning through to handover.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, variations and WIP.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• SMSTS or an equivalent five-day Site Management Safety qualification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Strong leadership, commercial and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical installation, replacement, upgrade and refurbishment projects.
• Lead projects from initial scope and design through to final handover.
• Develop project programmes, delivery plans and resource schedules.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and site activities.
• Monitor project progress and address potential delays or delivery risks.
• Manage budgets, variations, forecasts and WIP with the Commercial team.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, client requirements and CDM Regulations.
• Produce and review RAMS and other project documentation.
• Lead project meetings and provide progress reports to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage testing, commissioning, snagging and handover.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental procedures are followed.

Skills

Mechanical PM

Building services

Budget management

Drawing interpretation

Subcontractor management

SMSTS

CSCS card

Leadership

Driving licence

Communication skills

Education

Mechanical degree

PRINCE2/APM

HNC/HND

IOSH/NEBOSH

Job description

About The Role:

We are seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Manager to join our Projects Division. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading mechanical building-services projects from initial scope and design development through to installation, commissioning and final handover, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the highest quality standards.

This is a project-delivery role focused on physical mechanical works, including heating, ventilation, cooling, pipework, plant replacement and associated building-services installations.

You will manage the technical, commercial and operational delivery of projects while coordinating clients, engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and internal teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical installation, replacement, upgrade and refurbishment projects.
• Lead projects from initial scope and design development through to final handover.
• Develop project programmes, delivery plans and resource schedules.
• Review technical drawings, specifications and scopes of work.
• Coordinate engineers, subcontractors, suppliers and site activities.
• Monitor project progress and address potential delays or delivery risks.
• Manage budgets, variations, forecasts and WIP with the Commercial team.
• Ensure compliance with technical standards, client requirements and CDM Regulations.
• Produce and review RAMS and other project documentation.
• Lead project meetings and provide progress reports to clients and stakeholders.
• Manage testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover.
• Ensure all health, safety and environmental procedures are followed.

Qualifications and Experience

Essential

• Significant experience managing mechanical engineering or building-services projects.
• Strong knowledge of heating, ventilation, cooling, pipework, pumps and plantroom systems.
• Experience delivering projects from initial planning through to handover.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, variations and WIP.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.
• SMSTS or an equivalent five-day Site Management Safety qualification.
• Valid CSCS card.
• Strong leadership, commercial and communication skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• HNC, HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or Construction Management.
• Recognised mechanical trade or engineering qualification.
• PRINCE2, APM or equivalent project-management qualification.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading engineering and facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning: The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth: 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay: Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.