Contract Type: Fixed-term or freelance options available Start Date: Immediate / Flexible Duration: 7 Months Day Rate: £350 - £500 / day We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead the delivery of a £3.8m mechanical services installation at a hospital. The project involves a large-scale de-steam and energy centre upgrade, with complex mechanical works carried out in a live healthcare environment. This is a site-based role requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and client management experience.Key Responsibilities: * Lead and manage the mechanical installation works from site, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery. * Act as the primary point of contact for the client, managing communication, progress updates, and expectations. * Oversee and coordinate site teams including mechanical and electrical foremen, direct labour, and subcontractors. * Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are adhered to, with responsibility for implementing and reviewing RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements). * Manage and maintain the project programme, identifying risks, coordinating with all trades, and updating timelines as required. * Price, track, and manage variations with clear documentation and commercial awareness. * Liaise with and delegate tasks to on-site mechanical and electrical project engineers, each supporting 2 days per week. * Ensure quality and compliance across all mechanical installations, working to detailed drawings and specifications. Requirements: * Proven experience delivering mechanical services installations, particularly involving plantrooms and large-scale infrastructure projects. * Previous project management experience in live environments, ideally healthcare. * Strong technical understanding of mechanical building services. * Hands-on experience managing Health & Safety, including the preparation and review of RAMS. * Proficiency in managing and updating project programmes to maintain control of delivery timelines. * Commercially astute, with experience in variation pricing and change management. * Excellent leadership and team coordination skills across multiple disciplines. * Experience with pre-fabricated mechanical services is highly desirable. * Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage site issues independently