Mechanical Project Manager in Suffolk
Posted by Optima Site Solutions Ltd
£75,000 a year
Suffolk · Permanent
Location: Ipswich / East Anglia
Sector: Mechanical Building Services
Salary: £75,000+ DOE
About the Company
Our client delivers mechanical and M&E projects across building services environments, including mechanical installations, HVAC and commercial plants. Its projects cover residential developments, new builds, education premises and commercial properties across East Anglia, London and the South East.
Role Overview
Mechanical project management opportunity covering mechanical construction, HVAC and M&E installations. Reporting to the MEP Operations Manager, you will lead engineers and subcontractors, oversee safe, commercially controlled delivery, and manage client relationships.
Regular travel to projects across East Anglia, London and the South East is required.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical installation projects from mobilisation through to handover.
- Manage engineers, supervisors, subcontractors, labour and materials.
- Plan programmes, milestones and site delivery; monitor progress.
- Manage budgets, cost control, variations, forecasts and invoicing.
- Oversee RAMS, site HSEQ, quality standards and compliance.
- Maintain client communication, project records and O&M close-out.
Requirements
- 3+ years' relevant mechanical project management experience preferred.
- Mechanical construction, HVAC, gas, M&E or building services background.
- Experience managing site teams and subcontractors.
- Sound programming, cost control and commercial awareness.
- Strong communication, organisation and client-facing skills.
- Full clean manual UK driving licence; regional travel required.
- Relevant mechanical or building services qualification desirable.
What's on Offer
- Salary £75,000 +
- Company pension, paid annual leave, company car / car allowance
- Training and development opportunities
- Office-based project team with regular regional site travel.
- A dynamic and supportive team culture and a rewarding work environment.
- Full Packaged to be discussed.
Who Should Apply
Mechanical-biased Project Managers or proven delivery-focused project engineers with relevant mechanical construction experience, capable of managing site teams, budgets and clients.
Experience with residential, new-build, schools or refurbishment projects will be particularly relevant.
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