Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager

Location: North West
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 + Car Allowance + Discretionary Bonus
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Office based with travel to sites across the North West
Start: September 2026

Role Summary

We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join a commercial construction and fit-out contractor operating across the North West.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing multiple mechanical projects at any one time, with package values typically ranging from £50,000 to £1 million.

This is a hands-on position suited to someone who is comfortable taking ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion, while supporting estimating, health & safety, commercial management and client liaison.

Key Responsibilities

* Manage multiple mechanical projects from pre-construction through to completion
* Oversee mechanical packages ranging from £50k to £1m
* Manage project programmes, labour, materials, plant and subcontractors
* Manage a direct team of approximately 3-5 staff
* Coordinate and supervise mechanical subcontractors
* Review mechanical drawings, specifications and designs
* Manage the installation of mechanical building services including heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing and associated pipework systems
* Support estimating, tendering and procurement when required
* Monitor project budgets, costs and delivery against programme
* Manage procurement and ensure materials and equipment are available in line with project requirements
* Ensure high standards of health & safety across all projects
* Prepare and review RAMS
* Attend client, design team and site meetings
* Provide regular project progress updates
* Liaise with clients, consultants, suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams
* Resolve technical, design and operational issues throughout the project lifecycle
* Manage commissioning, testing, snagging and handover requirements
* Ensure projects are delivered to the required quality, programme and commercial standards

Experience Required

* Previous experience as a Mechanical Project Manager, Mechanical Contracts Manager or similar
* Strong mechanical building services knowledge
* Good understanding of HVAC, heating, ventilation, plumbing and pipework systems
* Experience delivering commercial construction, refurbishment or fit-out projects
* Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
* Strong subcontractor and site management experience
* Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings, specifications and technical information
* Good commercial awareness, including project budgets and cost control
* Experience with estimating, procurement or tender support would be beneficial
* Strong understanding of construction health & safety requirements
* Experience managing mechanical testing, commissioning and project handover
* Confident dealing directly with clients, consultants and project stakeholders

Skills & Attributes

* Strong organisational and project management skills
* Good commercial awareness
* Confident client-facing communication
* Strong technical mechanical knowledge
* Able to manage direct staff and subcontractors
* Comfortable working within a smaller, hands-on project team
* Able to prioritise effectively across multiple live projects
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
* Able to identify potential programme, design and commercial issues before they impact delivery

Qualifications

A relevant mechanical engineering, building services, plumbing/heating or HVAC qualification would be advantageous, although candidates with strong practical mechanical experience will also be considered.

Package

* £50,000 - £60,000 basic salary
* Car allowance
* Discretionary bonus
* Permanent position
* Office based with travel across the North West
* Target start date: September 2026