Mechanical Project Manager in Maidstone

Our client is an established contractor based in Kent, with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical building services across the South East. With a growing project pipeline and an increasing workload, they are looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join their team. The business delivers a range of building services projects, with a particularly strong mechanical focus. They work closely with clients, consultants, main contractors and specialist subcontractors to deliver technically complex projects to a high standard. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager looking to join an established and growing contractor where you will have genuine responsibility for project delivery.

The Role

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take responsibility for managing the mechanical elements of M&E and building services projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover. You will be based from the company's Kent head office, with regular travel required to sites across Kent, Sussex and parts of London.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing mechanical projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
• Taking responsibility for project programmes, budgets and delivery
• Managing mechanical subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
• Coordinating mechanical works with electrical and other building services disciplines
• Reviewing drawings, specifications, schedules and technical documentation
• Liaising with clients, consultants, main contractors and other project stakeholders
• Attending project and site meetings
• Managing procurement of materials, equipment, labour and specialist subcontractors
• Monitoring project costs, budgets, variations and commercial performance
• Identifying and resolving technical and programme issues
• Ensuring mechanical installations are delivered in accordance with specifications and relevant standards
• Coordinating testing, commissioning, snagging and handover
• Maintaining project documentation, programmes and reports
• Monitoring health & safety and quality requirements
• Managing project risks and implementing appropriate mitigation
• Building strong relationships with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Supporting pre-construction, estimating and tendering activities where required

About You

The successful candidate will have a proven background in Mechanical Project Management within building services. You should have:

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager
• Strong mechanical building services knowledge
• Experience working for an M&E, building services or mechanical contractor
• Experience managing subcontractors, suppliers and site teams
• Good commercial awareness, including budgets, variations and procurement
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Experience coordinating mechanical works alongside electrical services
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Strong problem-solving and project management abilities
• A professional and proactive approach
• Good understanding of construction health & safety requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across Kent, Sussex and parts of London

Relevant qualifications such as an HNC/HND, degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services or a related discipline would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• £60,000 - £65,000 per annum
• Benefits package
• Permanent position
• Established and growing M&E contractor
• Kent-based head office
• Projects across the South East of the country
• Strong pipeline of building services projects
• Opportunity to take ownership of significant mechanical packages
• Long-term career development opportunities

If you're an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong building services background and are looking for your next opportunity across the South East, we'd like to hear from you. Apply now with your CV for a confidential discussion about the role.