Senior Mechanical Project Manager - Tier One Main Contractor

People Group Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

People Group Limited in Central London is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to lead the mechanical package on a landmark large-scale residential development for a Tier One main contractor. You will manage design coordination, procurement, subcontractors, programme delivery, quality, and commercial performance, driving safe delivery and on-time handover.

This permanent role offers up to £110,000 plus car allowance and travel, reflecting your seniority and experience in central London

Responsibilities

• Leading and coordinating all mechanical elements of the project
• Managing subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality
• Driving programme performance in line with project milestones
• Overseeing technical submissions, RFIs, and design development in collaboration with consultants
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and building regulations
• Supporting commercial teams with cost control, valuations, and change management
• Managing commissioning activities and ensuring successful project handover

Job description

Senior Mechanical Project Manager - Tier One Main Contractor

Central London

Permanent

Up to £110,000 + Car Allowance + Travel

An exceptional opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Manager to join a Tier One Main Contractor delivering a landmark large-scale residential development in Central London.

The Role

The Senior Mechanical Project Manager will take full responsibility for the mechanical package from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover. Working as part of a high-performing project team, they will oversee design coordination, procurement, subcontractor management, programme delivery, quality assurance, and commercial performance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and coordinating all mechanical elements of the project


• Managing subcontractors to ensure works are delivered safely, on time, and to the highest quality


• Driving programme performance in line with project milestones


• Overseeing technical submissions, RFIs, and design development in collaboration with consultants


• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and building regulations


• Supporting commercial teams with cost control, valuations, and change management


• Managing commissioning activities and ensuring successful project handover

The Candidate

The successful candidate will be a proven Mechanical Lead or Senior Mechanical Project Manager with experience delivering large-scale residential or mixed-use developments for a reputable main contractor or leading M&E contractor.

They will demonstrate:

• A strong track record of managing high-value mechanical packages


• Excellent technical knowledge of building services systems


• Experience working on complex builds in Central London


• The ability to lead teams and build strong relationships with stakeholders


• Commercial awareness and programme management expertise


• A proactive, solutions-focused approach