Senior Mechanical Project Manager - LONDON

Lord Search & Selection; London; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction contractor is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager based in London to oversee complex MEP projects across the UK. The role involves managing the project lifecycle from design to execution, ensuring quality and client satisfaction, and includes a competitive salary package.

Benefits

Travel Allowance

Stay Away Expenses

Discretionary Bonus

Pension

Private Medical Insurance

Technical Progression

Holidays

Qualifications

• Strong Mechanical construction background.
• Demonstrated success delivering complex commercial, industrial, or mission critical projects.
• Experience in high-value construction projects within fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full lifecycle of MEP works, including design coordination and project execution.
• Develop special solutions/value engineering for MEP works.
• Create and manage project budgets.

Skills

Mechanical construction

Project management

Risk management

Client engagement

Job description

Senior Mechanical Project Manager

London

85,000 - 120,000 + Travel Allowance + Stay Away Expensed + Discretionary Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical Insurance + Package + Technical Progression + 'Immediate Start'

Take on the role of a Senior Project Manager role with a rapidly growing contractor in the thriving data centre and mission-critical construction sector. This role offers a clear path to progression into senior management. In this role, you will be reporting directly to the project director and form part of the leadership team which includes both operational and client engagement.

You will oversee the full lifecycle of MEP works, from design coordination and technical tender assessments to subcontractor management and project execution. Your responsibilities will span procurement, programme and budget control, quality assurance, and client engagement. You will lead technical teams, manage daily activities across contractors and vendors, and ensure full compliance with project delivery standards across mission critical projects.

Candidates can be based anywhere in the UK, but mobility is essential, as projects are located across the country. While this is a static role, you will be assigned to a single project for its extended duration, meaning you must be prepared to travel or stay away as required. The projects are spread across various locations in the UK, with additional opportunities to work abroad!

Your Role as a Senior Mechanical Project Manager Will Include:

• Establish risk and opportunity management procedures and exercises including an early warning system which identifies potential risks or changes
• Responsible for handover of Project(s) to operations team, including the resolution of all defects
• Developing special solutions / value engineering for MEP Works
• Liaise with clients where applicable and manage both their needs and expectations
• Responsible for creating and managing project budgets

As a Senior Mechanical Project Manager, You Will Have:

• Strong Mechanical construction background
• Demonstrated success delivering complex commercial, industrial, logistics, pharmaceutical or mission critical projects
• Background in leading high-value construction projects within structured, fast-paced environments.
• Familiarity with full project lifecycle, from design coordination to commissioning and handover