Junior Mechanical Project Manager

There comes a point where gaining more responsibility means finding a business willing to give you the opportunity.

You might already be supporting the delivery of mechanical projects, managing subcontractors, coordinating works on site or working alongside an experienced Project Manager.

The next step is taking greater ownership.

Our client is a well-established, nationally recognised Building Services contractor experiencing significant growth across the South West. With a strong pipeline of secured projects and continued investment in the Bristol team, they are looking to appoint a Junior Mechanical Project Manager who wants to develop into a senior project delivery professional.

This is not a role where you'll simply be given a project and left to get on with it.

You'll work alongside experienced Project Managers and senior operational staff, gradually taking greater responsibility as your experience develops.

Our client is one of the UK's most respected Building Services contractors, delivering mechanical and electrical projects across healthcare, education, commercial and public sector developments.

The business has built a strong reputation for quality delivery, but equally important is the environment they've created internally.

The team is supportive, approachable and focused on developing people rather than simply filling positions.

With the South West operation continuing to grow, this is an excellent time to join for someone who wants to build a long-term career within project management.

As Junior Mechanical Project Manager, you'll support the delivery of mechanical building services projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover.

Working alongside an experienced project team, you'll become increasingly involved in:

• Project planning and programming
• Procurement of materials and subcontract packages
• Design coordination
• Managing subcontractors and site teams
• Monitoring programme and project progress
• Health, safety and quality
• Commercial and cost awareness
• Client and consultant meetings
• Commissioning and handover

You'll gain exposure to the complete project lifecycle, with the intention that you progressively take ownership of larger packages and ultimately your own projects.

Projects are predominantly based across Bristol and the surrounding area, meaning considerably less travelling than many Building Services roles.

This role is about progression.

The business isn't looking for the finished article. They're looking for someone with a good mechanical foundation, the right attitude and the ambition to develop.

You'll have experienced people around you who can help you progress while still giving you enough responsibility to move your career forward.

For someone currently working as a Project Engineer, Assistant Project Manager, Mechanical Site Manager or Supervisor, this could be the opportunity that bridges the gap into full project management.

You'll benefit from:

• Genuine progression into Project Management
• Support from experienced Project Managers and senior leadership
• Exposure to larger and more complex projects
• Involvement throughout the full project lifecycle
• Predominantly local projects
• A strong pipeline of secured work
• A supportive and established regional team
• Long-term career opportunities as the South West business expands

You don't need to already be an experienced Project Manager.

We'd be interested in speaking with individuals currently working as a:

• Junior Mechanical Project Manager
• Assistant Mechanical Project Manager
• Mechanical Project Engineer
• Mechanical Site Manager
• Mechanical Supervisor

You'll need a solid understanding of mechanical building services and ideally experience working for an M&E or Building Services contractor.

Experience across HVAC, heating, plumbing, pipework or public health installations would be beneficial, along with an understanding of how mechanical projects are delivered on site.

Most importantly, you'll be organised, commercially aware, comfortable communicating with clients and subcontractors and ready to take the next step in your career.

Salary: £45,000 - £55,000, depending on experience

Car allowance or company vehicle

Pension

Bonus potential

Predominantly local projects

Structured development and mentoring

Clear progression into Project Management

Long-term career prospects within a growing regional business

If you're already doing many of the responsibilities of a Project Manager but haven't yet been given the title, support or opportunity to properly make that step, this is well worth a confidential conversation.