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