Mechanical Project Manager in Loughton, Essex

Location: London (Site-Based)
Rate: £350-£400 per day (Outside IR35)
Contract: Contract Position
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Sector: M&E / Building Services
Project Values: £500k-£8m

We are recruiting on behalf of an established and highly regarded Mechanical Building Services contractor looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join their team in London.

Our client has built an excellent reputation for delivering mechanical installations across the residential sector, specialising in both new-build developments and refurbishment projects ranging from 30 to 500 residential units.

Alongside residential developments, the business also delivers projects across the education, healthcare and hospitality sectors, including schools, hotels and medical centres.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join a well-established contractor offering a varied project portfolio and opportunities for ongoing work.

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take responsibility for managing mechanical building services projects valued between £500,000 and £8 million, overseeing delivery from planning and procurement through installation, commissioning and final handover.

The position will be predominantly site-based in London, working closely with main contractors, clients, consultants, subcontractors and internal project teams.

You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Projects will involve a range of mechanical services, including:

• Heating and domestic water systems

• Air conditioning and ventilation

• Hot and cold water services

• Above-ground drainage

• Sprinkler installations

• Gas services and associated mechanical plant

• Manage mechanical building services projects valued between £500k and £8m

• Take responsibility for project delivery from mobilisation through to completion

• Develop and manage project programmes, short-term lookaheads and key milestones

• Review main contractor programmes and identify potential delays or risks

• Manage mechanical subcontractors, site labour and specialist suppliers

• Review mechanical drawings, specifications and technical information

• Coordinate mechanical installations with other building services and construction trades

• Manage procurement, materials and subcontractor requirements

• Identify and manage project risks, variations and commercial opportunities

• Work closely with the commercial team on valuations, variations and final accounts

• Attend client, consultant and subcontractor meetings

• Maintain strong relationships with main contractors and project stakeholders

• Prepare progress reports and internal project updates

• Ensure project documentation and compliance records are maintained

• Manage site Health & Safety, including RAMS and toolbox talks

• Oversee installation quality, testing, commissioning and final handover

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

Ideally, you will have:

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Mechanical Project Manager, ideally leading projects independently

• Strong experience delivering residential new-build or refurbishment projects

• Previous experience managing mechanical packages valued between £500k and £8m

• Good technical knowledge of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, domestic water, drainage and associated mechanical systems

• Experience managing subcontractors, site teams and project programmes

• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings and specifications

• Strong commercial awareness, including variations and cost management

• Excellent communication and client-facing skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word

• Mechanical Building Services qualification

• SMSTS and CSCS

• First Aid qualification

Experience using Microsoft Project, CAD or project management software would be advantageous but is not essential.

• £350-£400 per day - Outside IR35

• Contract opportunity

• London-based projects

• Established Mechanical Building Services contractor

• Residential projects ranging from 30 to 500 units

• Mechanical packages valued between £500k and £8m

• Varied project portfolio across residential, education, healthcare and hospitality

• Potential for ongoing work

If you're an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong Building Services background and previous experience delivering residential new-build or refurbishment projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion.