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Mechanical Project Manager

MK SearchSleight, Devizes🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Sept 2026

Quick Overview

Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Sleight, Devizes, United Kingdom
Posted
Yesterday
ProcurementStakeholder Management

Job Description

Mechanical Project Manager - Devizes, Wiltshire - Prestigious Prison Project (MoJ) We are working with a well-respected M&&&E contractor, backed by one of the UK’s largest and longest-established main contractors, to recruit a Mechanical Project Manager for a prestigious prison project in Devizes, Wiltshire. This is a standout opportunity to join a financially secure, forward-thinking business with a strong pipeline of secured work across the MoJ, commercial, heritage, pharmaceutical, and residential sectors. The Role As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the mechanical package on a complex custodial scheme, ensuring delivery is achieved safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You will:

  • Lead the mechanical delivery from pre-construction through to handover
  • Manage subcontractors, site teams, and specialist suppliers
  • Oversee programme, cost contr ol, procurement, and reporting
  • Ensure full compliance with MoJ standards, H&&&S, and quality procedures
  • Work closely with the main contractor and client representatives
  • Drive performance, coordination, and technical excellence on site About the Company
  • Established, highly reputable M&&&E contractor
  • Owned by one of the UK’s largest and oldest main contractors
  • Strong presence in:
  • Ministry of Justice (MoJ) projects
  • Commercial developments
  • Heritage schemes
  • Pharmaceutical facilities
  • Residential construction
  • Secure order book and long-term framework agreements
  • Known for quality delivery, strong leadership, and career progression opportunities What We’re Looking For
  • Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within building services
  • Experience delivering large-scale projects (MoJ/prison experience highly desirable)
  • Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services systems
  • Excellent stakeholder management and leadership skills
  • Commercial awareness and programme management capability
  • SMSTS, CSCS (Black/Gold), and relevant mechanical qualifications What’s On Offer
  • Market-leading salary
  • Car allowance
  • Travel expenses paid
  • Attractive bonus scheme
  • Long-term career progression within a major contractor-backed business
  • Exposure to prestigious, technically challenging projects If you’re a driven Mechanical Project Manager seeking stability, career progression, and the opportunity to deliver a landmark custodial project, we’d love to hear from you

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