Senior Mechanical Project Manager – London Flagship Project

OUTSOURCE CONSTRUCTION LTD; Slough; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Supportive senior management team

Flagship project delivery

Job summary

Outsource Construction Ltd in London is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to lead the mechanical services package from pre-construction through to handover on a flagship project. You will manage the delivery team, subcontractors and client interfaces to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget project delivery.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience with large, complex mechanical packages, a background in MEP contracting and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience delivering large and technically complex mechanical packages.
• A strong background working for an established MEP or building services contractor.
• Previous experience in a Senior Mechanical Project Manager or comparable project leadership position.
• Experience within major commercial, data centre, life sciences, shell and core or high-specification fit-out environments would be advantageous.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, public health, heating, cooling and associated control systems.
• Experience managing projects through design, procurement, construction, commissioning and handover.
• Proven ability to manage multidisciplinary teams and specialist subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of project programming, commercial management and risk control.
• Excellent communication, leadership and client-facing skills.
• A relevant qualification in mechanical engineering, building services or construction management.
• Current industry health and safety qualifications.
• A structured, commercially aware and solutions-focused approach to project delivery.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of the mechanical services package.
• Manage the project from pre-construction and design development through to installation, commissioning and handover.
• Develop and maintain detailed project programmes, procurement schedules and short-term delivery plans.
• Lead and coordinate mechanical project managers, construction managers, engineers, supervisors and specialist subcontractors.
• Monitor progress against programme and implement recovery plans where required.
• Work closely with design teams and consultants to identify and resolve technical or coordination issues.
• Review mechanical designs, technical submissions, drawings, specifications and builders’ work requirements.
• Manage the procurement and delivery of major plant, equipment and subcontract packages.
• Maintain control of project costs, variations, valuations and commercial reporting in conjunction with the commercial team.
• Ensure works are completed in accordance with the contract, approved drawings, specifications and relevant industry standards.
• Chair internal, subcontractor and client progress meetings.
• Produce accurate project reports covering programme, commercial performance, design, procurement, quality and risk.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Oversee quality assurance processes, inspections, testing and the close-out of defects.
• Coordinate commissioning activities and ensure all systems are ready for testing, witnessing and handover.
• Manage the preparation of operating and maintenance manuals, as-built information and final project documentation.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with the client, main contractor, consultants and supply-chain partners.
• Support the development of junior project team members and promote a collaborative working environment.

Job description

Outsource Construction Ltd in London is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to lead the mechanical services package from pre-construction through to handover on a flagship project. You will manage the delivery team, subcontractors and client interfaces to ensure safe, on-time, on-budget project delivery.

The successful candidate will have extensive experience with large, complex mechanical packages, a background in MEP contracting and a proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams