Mechanical Project Manager

Our client is an established mechanical building services contractor delivering a varied portfolio of projects across London and the surrounding areas.

Their work covers a broad range of mechanical services including HVAC, air conditioning, heating, cooling, ventilation and associated building services installations, with projects typically ranging from around £250k through to £5m in value.

The business has a strong pipeline of work and is continuing to grow its London delivery team. They are now looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager, or potentially a Senior Mechanical Project Manager, who can take genuine ownership of projects and manage them from initial handover through to completion.

This is a hands-on project management role. They want someone who enjoys being involved in the detail, understands what is happening on site and is comfortable driving the whole delivery process rather than managing projects from a distance.

You will take responsibility for the successful delivery of mechanical building services projects across London.

Depending on your experience, this could mean managing a number of smaller projects in the £250k-£1m range, one or two projects around £2m-£4m, or taking responsibility for a larger mechanical package approaching £5m.

The important thing is that you are comfortable taking ownership, managing the process and making sure the project gets delivered properly.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Taking ownership of mechanical projects from handover through to completion
• Reviewing drawings, specifications and project requirements
• Planning and programming works
• Coordinating design information and resolving technical issues
• Managing procurement, materials, plant and subcontractors
• Managing site teams and supervisors
• Monitoring progress against programme
• Managing project costs, variations and commercial performance
• Attending and leading client and project meetings
• Working closely with consultants, main contractors and the wider project team
• Identifying technical, programme and commercial risks early
• Managing quality, testing and commissioning
• Maintaining strong health and safety standards
• Driving projects through completion, handover and close-out

The projects will involve a mixture of HVAC and mechanical building services systems, so a good practical understanding of mechanical installations and how projects actually come together on site is important.

The business has a strong orderbook and a number of projects either starting or moving through the pre-construction and delivery stages across London.

They are looking to strengthen the team with someone who can take responsibility for their own projects and become a key part of the London operation.

This isn't necessarily about finding someone who has already managed £5m projects throughout their career.

Someone who has successfully delivered projects in the £500k, £1m, £2m or £3m range and is ready to take on larger schemes could be equally interesting.

What matters more is that you understand project delivery, are commercially aware, technically credible and are prepared to get involved when required.

This isn't a role where you will be several layers removed from your projects.

You will have genuine ownership of delivery and the opportunity to influence how projects are planned, managed and completed.

You will work closely with senior management and have the autonomy to make decisions, solve problems and drive your projects forward.

The opportunity offers:

• Projects ranging from approximately £250k to £5m
• A varied pipeline of mechanical building services work
• Genuine ownership of your projects
• Direct access to senior decision-makers
• A hands-on project management environment
• Strong support from engineering and site teams
• The opportunity to take on progressively larger projects
• Long-term career progression as the London operation continues to develop

It could particularly suit someone currently working within a larger contractor who wants more ownership and visibility, or a strong Mechanical Project Manager who feels ready to step towards Senior Project Manager level.

You will need experience delivering mechanical building services projects and be comfortable taking responsibility for the day-to-day management of your schemes.

You should be able to demonstrate:

• Experience managing mechanical building services projects
• A strong understanding of HVAC and mechanical installations
• Experience managing projects from planning through to commissioning and handover
• The ability to manage programmes, procurement and resources
• Good commercial awareness
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams
• Confidence dealing directly with clients and main contractors
• The ability to understand drawings and technical information
• A practical, hands-on approach to project delivery
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A good understanding of construction health and safety

You do not necessarily need to have managed £5m projects previously. Strong experience successfully delivering smaller projects and the capability to step up in value will be considered.

The client is prepared to offer:

• Up to £90,000 basic salary, depending on experience
• Company benefits
• Pension
• Holiday entitlement
• Training and professional development
• Genuine opportunities for progression

The package will depend on experience and whether you are joining at Project Manager or Senior Project Manager level.

You don't need to have made a decision to leave your current employer.

An initial conversation can be completely informal and confidential and will give you the opportunity to understand the projects, team and longer-term opportunity before deciding whether you would like to take things any further.

Contact Nimble Recruitment for a confidential discussion. A CV isn't essential at this stage.