Mechanical Project Manager
Location: Huntingdon
Hours: 08:00 – 16:30
Salary: £55,000 – £65,000 DOE + Car Allowance
About the Company
Our client is a well-established construction company specialising in mechanical and electrical building services. They deliver high-quality installation, maintenance, and compliance solutions across residential, commercial, and public sector projects, and are recognised for their technical expertise, reliability, and professional approach to project delivery.
The Role
Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join their project delivery team. Reporting directly to the Mechanical Director, you will operate at a senior level with the ability to manage multiple mechanical building services projects simultaneously.
You will take full responsibility for the operational, technical, and commercial performance of mechanical projects, ensuring successful delivery from pre-construction through to handover. The role involves leading project teams, managing client relationships, coordinating design and technical information, and ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
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Full management of the project lifecycle from design and pre-construction through to delivery and handover
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Weekly reporting to the Operations Director
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Supporting, developing, and motivating site teams and project engineers
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Ensuring compliance with company standards, processes, and expectations
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Driving project performance to achieve “Perfect Delivery”
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Reviewing mechanical and electrical packages, drawings, specifications, and contract documents
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Managing external designers and mechanical consultants
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Overseeing technical submittals and approval processes
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Managing RFIs, drawing registers, and technical documentation
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Ensuring coordinated working drawings and plant schedules are produced to the required standard
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Managing variations, valuations, and commercial reporting
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Monitoring project costs and maintaining positive cash flow
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Monitoring site safety performance and supporting continuous improvement
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Acting as the key point of contact for project delivery
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Attending progress meetings, design coordination workshops, and lifecycle reviews
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Ensuring excellent communication and customer satisfaction at all stages
About YouTo be successful in this role, you should have:
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Strong experience as a Mechanical Project Manager, or be a capable Mechanical Manager ready to step up
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A proven track record delivering mechanical building services projects typically between £500k and £5m
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Excellent technical understanding of mechanical services, including heating, ventilation, cooling, domestic services, plant, pipework, and mechanical systems
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Experience across both design & build and pre-designed mechanical projects
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Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
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Good commercial awareness, particularly around variations, procurement, and cost control
This role will suit someone who takes ownership, leads from the front, and is confident managing mechanical projects to a high standard.
Benefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Excellent salary and benefits package
Company pension scheme
Car allowance
On-site parking
Sick pay
Company events
Private healthcare (after 6 months)
Life assurance (4x salary)