Mechanical Project Manager
Milton Keynes | Up to £75,000 | Company Car or Car Allowance | Bonus | Permanent
Mechanical Building Services | M&E | Commercial Fit-Out & Refurbishment
Up to £75,000 basic salary | Company car or car allowance | Bonus | Established contractor | Varied projects | Long-term progression
An established and growing M&E contractor is looking for a Mechanical Project Manager to join its Milton Keynes team. The business has been operating for more than 20 years and delivers mechanical, electrical and wider project services across commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and public sector environments. You will join a close-knit team where decisions are made quickly, senior management is accessible and you will have the freedom to run your projects properly.
You will manage mechanical projects from pre-construction through to handover, covering design coordination, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning. The workload includes commercial fit-out and refurbishment, mechanical upgrades, HVAC installations, plantrooms, landlord and tenant works, and design and build schemes. It is a hands-on role with plenty of ownership and the opportunity to work across a varied project portfolio.
The Role
- Manage mechanical projects from pre-construction through to practical completion and handover
- Take control of programmes, design coordination, procurement, installation, testing and commissioning
- Coordinate subcontractors, engineers, supervisors, suppliers and site teams
- Monitor budgets, variations, valuations, forecasts and project performance
- Work closely with clients, consultants, main contractors and the wider design team
- Lead progress, design, technical and subcontractor meetings
- Manage RFIs, technical queries, design changes and project documentation
- Coordinate mechanical services with electrical, architectural and structural packages
- Keep quality, health and safety, RAMS, permits and CDM requirements on track
- Deal with technical, commercial and programme issues and report progress to senior management
What You’ll Need
- Experience working as a Mechanical Project Manager within building services or M&E
- A background delivering commercial fit-out, refurbishment or design and build projects
- Good technical knowledge of HVAC, heating, ventilation, chilled water, LTHW, domestic water services, drainage, BMS integration and plantrooms
- Experience managing subcontractors, site teams, programmes and procurement
- Commercial awareness, including budgets, variations and cost control
- Good knowledge of UK construction, health and safety and CDM requirements
- SMSTS and CSCS
- A mechanical qualification such as an HNC, HND or degree would be useful, although strong practical experience will also be considered
- Based within commuting distance of Milton Keynes and able to travel to project locations when required
Salary & Package
- Basic salary up to £75,000
- Company car or car allowance
- Bonus
- Secure pipeline of work with a well-established contractor
- Varied projects across commercial, healthcare, education, industrial and public sector environments
- Visible role with direct access to senior decision-makers
- Supportive team and a straightforward working environment
- Training, development and scope to take on more responsibility as the business grows
Apply now if you are a Mechanical Project Manager looking for a well-paid, long-term role with an established M&E contractor in Milton Keynes.