Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager – Decarbonisation / Renewables - East London

We are working with a well-respected and growing renewables and decarbonisation contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager for a major decarbonisation project in East London.

The company operates as the Main Contractor, working directly with the end client, and has developed a strong reputation for delivering complex mechanical, energy efficiency, retrofit and low-carbon projects.

The successful Mechanical Project Manager will take responsibility for the delivery of approximately £9m of mechanical works, managing the project from procurement and mobilisation through installation, commissioning and final handover.

This is a long-term opportunity with a growing contractor that can offer either a permanent position or freelance contract, alongside excellent progression opportunities and a strong pipeline of future work.

Mechanical Project Manager Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the delivery of circa £9m of mechanical works

• Manage the project from procurement and mobilisation through to completion

• Oversee mechanical installation works and site delivery

• Manage mechanical subcontractors, specialist contractors and suppliers

• Coordinate site teams and ensure works are delivered to programme

• Liaise directly with the end client, consultants and project stakeholders

• Review mechanical designs, drawings and technical submissions

• Manage procurement of mechanical plant, equipment and materials

• Monitor project programmes, milestones and progress

• Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, BMS and controls packages

• Ensure installations meet required quality and technical standards

• Manage testing, commissioning, snagging and handover

• Identify and resolve technical and programme issues

• Ensure health & safety requirements are maintained throughout delivery

• Provide regular progress reports to senior management and the client

Mechanical Project Manager Requirements

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within M&E / Building Services

• Strong mechanical building services knowledge

• Experience delivering sizeable mechanical packages

• Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to handover

• Strong understanding of HVAC, heating, pipework and mechanical plant

• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams

• Strong programme and commercial awareness

• Confident client-facing and stakeholder management skills

• Decarbonisation, retrofit, energy efficiency or renewables experience would be advantageous

• Experience with heat pumps, low-carbon heating or energy upgrade projects would be beneficial

Please apply to this Mechanical Project Manager position if you would like to discuss the opportunity and project in more detail