Technical Project Manager jobs in United Kingdom

Job Title: Project Supervisor - Mechanical
Location: Derby, DE1
Start Date: Monday 8th September 2025
End Date: Friday 6th March 2026
Pay Rate: £23.22 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Temporary (6-month contract)

We are looking for a Project Supervisor (Mechanical) to join the Property, Design and Maintenance team on a temporary basis. This role plays a vital part in managing building and maintenance projects across the corporate estate. You\'ll act as the go-to technical expert for Mechanical Building Services Engineering, ensuring compliance, quality, and efficiency across all assigned works. This role is ideal for someone with strong knowledge of mechanical systems in public/commercial buildings and experience managing or overseeing contractors, consultants, and compliance frameworks.

• Manage mechanical building services projects across the corporate estate
• Provide specialist technical advice in areas such as:
• Heating and hot water generation
• Cold/hot water services
• Air conditioning systems
• Commercial kitchens
• Water hygiene and legionella control
• Prepare reports, estimates, specifications, and schedules for projects
• Ensure all works meet legal, safety, and quality standards
• Support lift inspections and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and codes of practice
• Act as a key advisor to the Corporate Landlord, ensuring assets are managed to ISO 55000 standards

You will report directly to the Building Surveying/Engineering Manager, and may supervise agency staff, consultants, or contractors on a project-by-project basis.

• Strong experience in mechanical building services
• Knowledge of water hygiene, legionella legislation, and health & safety standards
• Ability to manage technical projects and coordinate external contractors
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Relevant mechanical/building services qualification (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)

If you\'re ready to take on a key technical role with real impact, we\'d love to hear from you.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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