Strategic Mechanical Projects Lead – M&E & Utilities

adi Group; North East; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

The adi Pit Stop – savings and...

Healthcare cash plan

24/7 GP helpline including private e‑p

Enhanced Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Employee referral bonus of £500 for a…

Generous holiday allowance

Celebration days

Company-wide Christmas party for…

Annual employee awards

Long service awards

Free workwear

Job summary

adi Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead mechanical, M&E and utilities projects in the North West. You will work with leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards.

The role requires a time-served background, CAD capability, and a track record in the food and beverage sector, with strong financial oversight and stakeholder management.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or ONC/HNC in Mechanical/Process Engineering.
• CAD capability and ability to produce and maintain engineering drawings.
• Experience in the food and beverage industry is essential.
• Strong financial and operational management awareness.

Responsibilities

• Managing and delivering industrial mechanical / M&E / Utilities and Process projects from initiation through to completion.
• Preparing quotations, securing new work, and contributing to revenue growth.
• Overseeing onsite activities to ensure safety, schedule, and specifications.
• Coordinating suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams for project execution.
• Monitoring budgets, labour resources and overall performance to meet targets.
• Building and maintaining client relationships and securing new business.
• Ensuring installations meet regulatory, drawings, and quality standards.
• Leading project meetings with progress updates and issue resolution.
• Managing documentation, variations and handover packages.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship or ONC/HNC

CAD capability

Experience in food & beverage industry

Financial & operational management

Stakeholder management

Health & Safety management (CDM)

Large-budget project management

Revenue project qualification

Education

ONC/HNC in Mechanical/Process Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

adi Group is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead mechanical, M&E and utilities projects in the North West. You will work with leadership to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high safety and quality standards.

The role requires a time-served background, CAD capability, and a track record in the food and beverage sector, with strong financial oversight and stakeholder management.