Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager

Location: Central London
Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + Travel + Pension
Job Type: Permanent

Overview

Henley recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join a leading M&E contractor delivering prestigious commercial fit-out projects across Central London.

This role offers the opportunity to lead mechanical packages valued between £5 million and £10 million, taking full responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction through to handover. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale commercial mechanical installations and delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

Job Description

As the Lead Mechanical Project Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Managing mechanical fit-out projects with values ranging from £5m to £10m.
• Leading and managing site-based mechanical teams.
• Managing and coordinating mechanical subcontractors.
• Taking ownership of project programmes and ensuring key milestones are achieved.
• Financial management including budgeting, cost control, forecasting, procurement, and reporting.
• Reviewing and managing mechanical design information, technical submissions, and design approvals.
• Liaising with clients, consultants, main contractors, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
• Monitoring quality throughout installation, commissioning, snagging, and final handover.
• Delivering projects on time, within budget, and to client expectations.

Experience and Qualifications

To be considered, you must have:

• Proven experience as the Lead Mechanical Project Manager on commercial mechanical fit-out projects with a mechanical package value of £5 million or more.
• Experience delivering projects from pre-construction through to completion.
• Strong leadership experience managing site teams and subcontractors.
• Excellent commercial and financial management skills.
• Experience managing mechanical design coordination and approvals.
• Strong communication and client-facing skills.
• NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing (minimum requirement).
• SSSTS certification.
• Full UK working rights.

What's on Offer?

• £80,000 - £85,000 basic salary.
• Travel expenses.
• Company pension.
• Long-term pipeline of prestigious Central London projects.
• Opportunity to work with an established and growing M&E contractor.
• Career progression within a successful delivery team.

If you are an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong background in delivering high-value commercial fit-out projects in London, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.