Senior Residential Mechanical Project Manager

Building Careers UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Ownership of projects

Competitive salary

Job summary

Building Careers UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead residential mechanical building services projects in the Manchester region. You will oversee projects from planning to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with quality standards.

The role requires strong knowledge of mechanical services in residential developments, subcontractor coordination, programme management, cost control, and effective client liaison to drive successful handovers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Project Manager in residential construction.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical services installation in residential developments.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors, site teams, programmes and budgets.
• Excellent communication and client management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage residential mechanical projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.
• Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and other project stakeholders.
• Develop and manage project programmes, budgets, and schedules.
• Monitor project progress, costs, quality, and health & safety.
• Liaise with clients, consultants, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Manage project risks, variations, technical issues, and programme changes.
• Ensure mechanical works are delivered in accordance with drawings, specifications, contracts, and relevant regulations.
• Attend site and progress meetings, providing regular updates to clients and senior management.
• Manage subcontractor performance and ensure key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging, and final handover.

Skills

Mechanical building services

Project management

Residential construction

Subcontractor management

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Commercial awareness

Time management

Project management qualifications

Education

Construction or project management qualifications

Job description

Building Careers UK is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead residential mechanical building services projects in the Manchester region. You will oversee projects from planning to completion, ensuring on-time delivery, budget adherence, and compliance with quality standards.

The role requires strong knowledge of mechanical services in residential developments, subcontractor coordination, programme management, cost control, and effective client liaison to drive successful handovers.