Mechanical Project Manager
Location: Liverpool (North West projects)
Salary: Up to £60,000 + Discretionary Bonus (DOE)
The Company
Our client is a specialist mechanical contractor delivering high-quality projects across the education and healthcare sectors. Working directly with end users (not frameworks), they deliver mechanical upgrade and decarbonisation projects including:
Boiler plant room refurbishments
Commercial pipework installations
Decarbonisation heat pump installations
Projects are typically lower value but high volume, with individual schemes up to circa £1m. Sites are primarily across the North West (up to Leyland) with occasional projects in Wakefield.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to join their Liverpool-based team.
The Role
The Mechanical Project Manager will take full responsibility for the delivery of mechanical projects from pre-construction through to handover. You will manage multiple projects simultaneously across live education and healthcare environments.
This is a client-facing role, working directly with schools, universities, and hospitals.
Key Responsibilities
Full lifecycle project management of mechanical installations
Managing boiler room upgrades and heat pump decarbonisation schemes
Coordination of subcontractors and site teams
Programme management and ensuring timely delivery
Cost control and financial management of projects
Procurement of materials and subcontract packages
Client liaison and stakeholder management
Ensuring health & safety compliance
Managing multiple projects (typically up to £1m in value)
Requirements
Mechanical bias/background (essential)
Experience managing commercial mechanical projects
Experience within education or healthcare environments (desirable)
Strong understanding of boiler plant and pipework systems
Exposure to heat pump or decarbonisation projects advantageous
Ability to manage project costs and budgets
Strong communication and client-facing skills
Ability to manage multiple live sites across the North West
Candidates with slightly less experience will be considered at a lower salary level.
What's on Offer
Salary up to £60,000 (DOE)
Discretionary bonus
Stable pipeline of secured work
Direct-to-client project exposure
Growing decarbonisation-focused business
Long-term career progression opportunities