Mechanical project manager mep / building services

Mechanical Project Manager MEP / Building Services | Glenfield, Leicester | Full Time (37.5 hours/week, 8:30 am5:00 pm) | £45,000£55,000 + Benefits
Our client is a leading MEP company dedicated to delivering high-quality building services projects. With a collaborative approach and commitment to excellence, they work across multiple sectors, providing mechanical and electrical solutions from design through to handover.
This role offers the opportunity to take full responsibility for the delivery of mechanical building services projects, from pre-construction through to completion and handover. As a Mechanical Project Manager, you will lead projects commercially and operationally, managing programmes, budgets, resources, and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. You will work closely with senior leadership, clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
Whats in it for you?
Discretionary annual bonus, with KPI-linked structure in development

Pension: Employee 5% / Employer 3%

25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Travel expenses paid for site travel beyond the normal commute

Private healthcare planned for March

Life assurance (death in service) 2 salary

Remote working is available after onboarding, typically 23 days per week in the office, with the first few months mostly office-based for training and system familiarisation

Site visits are typically 12 days per week, depending on projects

A supportive, collaborative team environment

Opportunities for career progression into senior management roles

Involvement in large-scale, technically diverse projects

Competitive salary and benefits package (to be discussed at interview)

Are you the right person for the job?
Candidate should live within ~3540 minutes of the office

Minimum ~5 years experience in mechanical building services

Apprenticeship background preferred

Acceptable disciplines: HVAC/AC, ventilation, gas, heating/domestic mechanical services

HNC/HND in Mechanical / Building Services Engineering is considered beneficial

Practical site experience preferred

Strong understanding of mechanical building services systems and MEP project delivery

Basic Design capabilities and the ability to develop and produce concept designs

Proven ability to manage mechanical projects from design coordination through to commissioning and handover

Good commercial awareness, including cost control, procurement, and subcontractor management

Confident communicator with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills

Highly organised with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities

What will your role look like?
Take full ownership of mechanical packages across MEP projects

Participate in site visits, concept development, basic design input, costing, client interaction, and project delivery

Plan, manage, and deliver projects to agreed programmes, budgets, and quality standards

Lead and coordinate mechanical, electrical, and specialist subcontractors to ensure seamless delivery

Work alongside project managers, estimating teams, and external CAD resources

Manage project documentation, including programmes, RAMS, technical submissions, and progress reports

Oversee procurement strategies, approve material orders, and manage supplier and subcontractor performance

Monitor site activities, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations and industry standards

Chair and attend client meetings, providing clear progress updates and managing expectations

Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of mechanical systems, including gas, heating, domestic water, drainage, ventilation and air conditioning

Support and mentor junior engineers and site teams where required

Whats next? Its easy! Click APPLY now! We cant wait to hear from you!

TPBN1_UKTJ