Senior Mechanical Project Manager

Coleman James; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable Building Services contractor in the North East is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee multiple mechanical projects across sectors like education and healthcare. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include leading site teams, ensuring compliance with project timelines and health standards, and managing client relationships directly. Strong background in MEP project delivery and contract management is essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent commercial awareness and experience in contract management.
• Proficient in problem-solving under pressure.
• Proven experience in delivering multi-million-pound MEP projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead delivery of multiple mechanical projects across various sectors.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.
• Act as principal point of contact for clients throughout project lifecycle.

Skills

Commercial awareness

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Team management

MS Office proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services

SMSTS / SSSTS Certification

CSCS Card - Manager level

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

We are working with an established Building Services contractor who are seeking a Senior Project Manager to join their team in the North East. Their primary focus is on delivering technical mechanical services to a broad spectrum of repeat clients, including collaboratively working directly with main contractors, contract administrators and end users.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of multiple mechanical projects simultaneously across sectors including education, healthcare, and commercial.
• Oversee site teams ensuring compliance with programme timelines, health and safety standards, and company procedures.
• Ensure the optimal allocation and management of site labour to align with project needs and commercial targets.
• Lead progress meetings, monitor installation milestones, and report issues proactively to senior management.
• Take full commercial responsibility for project budgets, working with Quantity Surveyors and Procurement team.
• Review tender returns and ensure effective procurement of materials, labour and subcontract packages.
• Conduct monthly CVRs and ensure projects remain cash positive.
• Approve project expenditures within authorised thresholds and flag financial risks early.
• Act as principal point of contact for clients throughout project lifecycle, maintaining professional communication.
• Lead client meetings, reporting on progress, financials, safety, quality and any key risks.
• Manage expectations and address concerns quickly, ensuring high levels of satisfaction and repeat business.
• Oversee QA procedures ensuring installations meet design specifications, statutory requirements, and company standards.
• Provide leadership to project managers, engineers, and supervisors, ensuring high standards of delivery.
• Can approve POs, sub-contract orders and invoices up to £10,000.
• Can authorise site labour changes to optimise productivity.
• Can escalate financial and commercial issues to the Operations Director.
• Acts as final project sign-off authority prior to handover.

Experience required

• Excellent commercial awareness and contract management.
• Clear communicator (written and verbal).
• Proficient in MS Office, MS Project, and drawing review (AutoCAD/PDF).
• Ability to prioritise tasks and solve problems under pressure.
• NVQ Level 3 or above in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
• SMSTS / SSSTS Certification.
• CSCS Card - Manager level.
• First Aid at Work (preferred).
• Proven experience delivering multi-million-pound MEP projects from start to finish.
• Strong background in managing teams, budgets, programmes, and health & safety.
• Experience working under JCT and NEC contracts.

If you are interested please send your CV to Ben