Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager - Prime Fit Out

Location: London City / West End / Essex

Projects: £4m-£10m M&E Projects

Sector: Prime Commercial Fit Out

Employment: Permanent

Start: ASAP

Salary: Competitive + Package

We are currently recruiting for 1-2 experienced Mechanical Project Managers to join an established M&E contractor delivering high-value prime commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across London and Essex.

Projects typically range from £4m-£10m and include Cat B fit outs, plant replacement and refurbishment schemes, with full Design & Build responsibility from Stage 3 onwards.

This is a senior delivery position suited to a Mechanical Project Manager who is comfortable taking full ownership of the mechanical package, working alongside an Electrical Project Manager and managing projects from pre-construction and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover.

Mechanical Services

Projects will typically include:

• Ventilation
• Public health
• VRF heating and cooling
• Mechanical pipework
• BMS
• Mechanical sprinkler systems
• Plant replacement
• Associated specialist subcontract packages

The Role

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the mechanical elements of your allocated projects.

• Full mechanical project management from pre-construction through to handover
• Developing and managing project programmes
• Managing procurement schedules for plant, materials and subcontract packages
• Reviewing designs, drawings and specifications
• Managing specialist subcontractors and direct labour
• Coordinating mechanical works with electrical and other project disciplines
• Attending client, consultant and subcontractor meetings
• Monitoring programme, progress, quality and installation standards
• Managing technical submissions and design coordination
• Working closely with the Quantity Surveyor to monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance
• Managing commissioning, defects and project handover
• Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with Health & Safety requirements
• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and the wider project team

About You

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong M&E contracting background.

• Previous experience managing sizeable mechanical packages
• Experience delivering commercial fit-out, refurbishment or prime/high-end projects
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services
• Experience managing projects from design/pre-construction through to completion
• Good knowledge of procurement, programming and subcontractor management
• Commercial awareness and experience working alongside Quantity Surveyors
• Strong client-facing and communication skills
• The ability to take ownership of a project and drive delivery
• A proactive, organised and hands-on approach

Experience delivering mechanical packages within the £4m-£10m range would be particularly advantageous.