Mechanical Project manager

Yorkshire / UK Projects | Full-Time | Permanent

We are currently partnering with a long-established building services and mechanical engineering contractor to recruit an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to support the delivery of major commercial and industrial projects across the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected contractor delivering complex mechanical, HVAC, and M&E installations across sectors including commercial, healthcare, hospitality, residential, and industrial environments.

Our client is a well-established building services business with decades of experience delivering:

• Mechanical building services
• HVAC installations
• Pipework and plumbing systems
• BIM and coordinated M&E solutions
• Energy-efficient building systems

Operating nationwide, they work alongside leading contractors and major end users to deliver technically complex projects safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards.

With continued growth and a strong project pipeline, they are looking to strengthen their project delivery team.

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the successful delivery of mechanical building services projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover.

You will manage multiple stakeholders including clients, subcontractors, suppliers, and internal delivery teams, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest technical and safety standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing mechanical and HVAC projects from award through to completion
• Coordinating labour, subcontractors, materials, and programme delivery
• Managing project budgets, valuations, and cost control
• Attending client and site meetings as the lead mechanical representative
• Ensuring compliance with health & safety and quality standards
• Overseeing commissioning and final project handovers
• Working closely with BIM, design, and commercial teams
• Monitoring project progress and reporting to senior management
• Supporting procurement and subcontractor management
• Resolving technical and operational challenges throughout the project lifecycle

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

• Proven experience delivering mechanical building services projects
• Strong understanding of HVAC, plumbing, and mechanical systems
• Experience managing commercial or industrial projects
• Strong commercial awareness and budget management capability
• Excellent organisational and stakeholder management skills
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and site compliance
• Full UK driving licence

• Background working for an M&E contractor or building services specialist
• Experience with BIM-coordinated projects
• Mechanical or Building Services qualification (HNC/HND/Degree)
• SMSTS or equivalent site management certification

• Salary £60,000 - £70,000 DOE
• Yearly bonus
• Car allowance or company vehicle
• 8% Pension scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Ongoing training and development
• Long-term career progression within a growing contractor
• Exposure to high-profile and technically complex projects

This role offers genuine long-term progression within a growing and well-established organisation.

Successful candidates will have opportunities to progress into:

• Senior Project Management
• Contracts Management
• Operations or Regional Management roles

As the company continues to expand its project portfolio, there is strong opportunity for ambitious individuals to grow alongside the business.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected contractor with a strong reputation for technical delivery and long-standing client relationships, working on diverse projects across multiple sectors within the UK building services market

WR HVAC | M&E are #1 recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs.

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