Mechanical Project Manager in Leeds, West Yorkshire

Senior Mechanical Project Manager

Location: Leeds
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

The Opportunity

An established Mechanical & Electrical building services contractor is looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join its regional operation in Leeds.

With a strong pipeline of secured and forthcoming projects, this is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual to play a key role in the continued growth of the business.

Working closely with and acting as second-in-command to the Regional Manager, you will oversee project delivery, commercial performance and support the wider operational management of the region.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical building services projects from inception through to completion.
• Take responsibility for project profitability, budgets, forecasting, margins and P&L.
• Oversee project programming, progress and delivery against agreed timescales.
• Lead and support Project Managers, Site Managers, Engineers and subcontractors.
• Manage procurement, valuations, cost control and contractual matters.
• Ensure high standards of quality, health and safety and compliance.
• Develop and maintain strong client and supply chain relationships.
• Provide regular commercial and operational reporting to the Regional Manager.
• Support the day-to-day running and continued growth of the regional business.

About You

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager or Mechanical Contracts Manager within an M&E contracting environment.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience of managing project profitability and P&L.
• Experience overseeing multiple projects and leading project teams.
• Strong knowledge of programming, forecasting, procurement and cost control.
• Confident operating at senior management level, with the ability to support and deputise for the Regional Manager.
• Excellent leadership, communication and client management skills.

Qualifications

Relevant qualifications such as NVQ Level 6 in Construction Management, HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a relevant discipline.

The Opportunity

A fantastic opportunity to join a growing regional operation, take on significant responsibility and play an influential role in its future success.

This position would suit an ambitious Mechanical Project Manager looking to step into a more senior operational role with greater commercial responsibility and a clear opportunity for career progression.