Senior Mechanical Project Manager – Major Central London Project
Salary: £100,000 – £120,000 basic salary (with additional company benefits)
Location: Central London
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Workplace type: Site-based
The opportunity
GH Engage is exclusively partnering with a leading Mechanical and Electrical Building Services Contractor regarding the appointment of a Senior Mechanical Project Manager in Central London.
Headquartered in London and generating an annual turnover exceeding £250 million, the business delivers complete MEP solutions for leading main contractors, developers and end users. Its portfolio includes major commercial, mission-critical, pharmaceutical, hotel, leisure and residential developments.
The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the mechanical delivery of a major, technically complex Central London project, working from preconstruction and design development through installation, commissioning and final handover.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly regarded contractor with a secure project pipeline and clear opportunities for progression into senior operational positions.
Key responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for the mechanical delivery of the project, ensuring it is completed safely, on programme, within budget and to the required quality standards.
- Lead the mechanical project team, including project engineers, construction managers, supervisors and specialist subcontractors.
- Manage the project from preconstruction and design development through procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
- Develop and maintain mechanical programme, identifying key milestones, risks and resource requirements.
- Manage the procurement and performance of mechanical subcontractors, suppliers and manufacturers.
- Review technical submissions, drawings, specifications, RFIs and design information.
- Work closely with the commercial team to manage budgets, variations, procurement and project costs.
- Chair project, design, subcontractor and progress meetings.
- Monitor progress against the construction programme and implement corrective actions where required.
- Maintain strong relationships with the client, main contractor, consultants and wider project stakeholders.
Experience and qualifications
- Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Project Manager, Mechanical Project Lead or in a comparable mechanical building services position.
- A strong track record delivering major mechanical packages for an M&E or building services contractor.
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services, including HVAC, public health, heating, cooling and associated plant.
- Good commercial awareness, including procurement, cost control, variations and change management.
- Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
- HNC, HND or bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, building services engineering or a related discipline is preferred.
Why apply?
- Join an established and highly regarded MEP building services contractor.
- Lead the mechanical delivery of a prestigious and technically complex Central London project.
- Work with an impressive senior leadership team.
- Benefit from a secure pipeline of major London developments.
- Receive a very handsome basic salary & company benefits package.
Senior Mechanical Project Manager employer: GH Engage
Join a prestigious client-side organisation in Romford, Essex, as a Critical Engineering Manager and enjoy an exceptional benefits package that includes a competitive salary, generous pension scheme, and extensive training opportunities. The company fosters a culture of continuous improvement and employee development, ensuring you have the resources and support to thrive in your role while leading a multi-skilled engineering team in a highly resilient environment. With a focus on job security and career advancement, this is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in Mission Critical Facilities Management.
