About the Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Manager to join a well-established building services engineering contractor with a strong focus on mechanical systems. The successful candidate will have extensive experience in mechanical building services.
This role is ideally suited to a mechanically biased Project Manager with a strong background in commerical and industrial mechanical installations
Key Responsibilities
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Manage a single mechanical building services project, ensuring delivery within budget and to client satisfaction
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Develop and maintain detailed project programme, coordinating labour, materials, and subcontract resources to meet deadlines
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Oversee the installation and commissioning of mechanical systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and industry standards
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Maintain high quality standards across all mechanical installations
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Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety requirements, including implementation of Permit to Work systems, Risk Assessments, COSHH, and Method Statements
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Coordinate site setup and ensure all necessary H&S documentation and consumables are in place prior to commencement
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Liaise with internal HSQE teams to maintain compliance and best practice
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Review and interpret mechanical specifications and drawings, ensuring project requirements are fully achieved
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Manage subcontractors and conduct pre-start and pre-order meetings, ensuring clear scope definition and documentation
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Monitor contractual obligations and proactively manage variations and change control processes
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Oversee financial management of projects, including valuations, invoicing, cost control, and variation recovery
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Demonstrate strong technical knowledge of mechanical installation techniques and commissioning processes
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Provide regular progress reports, including programme updates and redline reporting where required
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Maintain clear and professional communication with clients, consultants, and site teams
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Accurately estimate labour and material requirements for mechanical systems and apply lessons learned to future projects
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Represent the organisation professionally at all times
Person Specification
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Proven experience as a Project Manager within the construction or building services industry, with a strong mechanical bias
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Demonstrable experience delivering any of the following HVAC, plumbing, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and related mechanical projects
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Strong understanding of mechanical drawings, specifications, and commissioning processes
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Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills
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Strong organisational and time management skills with attention to detail
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Project Management qualification or equivalent experience
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Experience managing site teams and subcontractors
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Strong commercial awareness and experience managing project finances
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Critical thinking and problem-solving ability
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Security clearance advantageous
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Full UK driving licence