Mechanical Project Manager

Job title: Mechanical Project Manager

Salary: £55,000 to £65,000 plus car

Hours of work: Monday to Friday

Location: Newcastle-under-Lyme, with nationwide site visits as required

The Opportunity

An opportunity to manage the delivery of a £5 million residential mechanical building services project, taking responsibility from pre-start through to completion. The role combines project leadership, commercial awareness, site coordination and responsibility for project performance.

The Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will oversee mechanical building services project delivery, ensuring work is completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards. You will coordinate clients, consultants, subcontractors, suppliers and site teams, with P&L responsibility for the project.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage mechanical building services projects from pre-construction handover through to practical completion and final account.
• Plan, programme and coordinate project activities to meet agreed safety, quality, timescale and budget requirements.
• Lead employees, subcontractors and supply chain partners, ensuring work meets required standards.
• Maintain communication with clients, consultants, designers and internal departments throughout the project lifecycle.
• Review drawings, specifications, programmes and contract documentation to understand project requirements.
• Monitor progress and risks, implementing solutions to minimise delays and protect the programme.
• Coordinate procurement of materials, plant and subcontractors in line with programme and budget.
• Monitor costs, variations and resources, working with Commercial and Contracts Management teams to maximise project performance.
• Carry out site inspections, quality checks, snagging inspections and progress reviews.
• Maintain accurate progress reports, site records, quality inspections and commissioning documentation.
• Promote health, safety and environmental standards and ensure compliance with legislation, procedures and RAMS requirements.
• Support commissioning, testing, client demonstrations and project handovers.
• Mentor Engineers, Supervisors and Site Managers within the project team.
• Carry out nationwide site visits when required.

About You

• Essential: NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Building Services or a related discipline.
• Proven experience delivering mechanical building services projects within the construction industry.
• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services installations, construction programmes and site operations.
• Experience managing subcontractors, direct labour and supply chain partners.
• SMSTS qualification and CSCS Management Card.
• Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills, with strong commercial awareness and problem-solving ability.
• Competent in Microsoft Office and project management software.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Desirable: HNC/HND or Degree in Building Services Engineering.
• Desirable: IOSH Managing Safely, First Aid at Work, Temporary Works Coordinator training or Asbestos Awareness.
• Desirable: Knowledge of NEC and JCT contracts, BIM and digital project information.

Benefits

• Company car.
• Salary of £55,000 to £65,000.
• Opportunity to lead delivery of a £5 million residential scheme.

For more information, please contact Multitask and ask to speak to managing consultant Terri.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Multitask Personnel Ltd, who are operating as an employment agency.

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