Mechanical Project Manager

James Lewis Recruitment
Thatcham
5 months ago
Create job alert
Overview

Mechanical Project Manager — £75,000 - £90,000 + travel | CAT B | £10m mechanical package | 80 weeks | Morgan Sindall (Principal Contractor). Client under NDA. BPSS security clearance required. We are hiring a hands-on Mechanical Project Manager to help deliver a large, phased CAT B programme for a confidential client. This is a mechanical-only package within a Tier 1 environment, with Morgan Sindall as PC. You will take ownership of defined areas of the works while supporting overall delivery, coordination, commissioning and a clean handover across an 80-week programme.


What you will deliver

  • Plantrooms and distribution takeover: landlord/base interfaces, LTHW/CHW hook-ups, pressurisation/expansion, DPCVs/commissioning sets, strainers and flushing bypasses.
  • Airside completion: main and secondary duct runs, VAV/CAV boxes, FCU/VRF terminals, fire/smoke dampers, attenuators, final drops to ceiling grids, GRD set-out and acoustic compliance.
  • Waterside and public health: CHW/LTHW headers/branches, BCWS/HWS to tea points and welfare, sanitaryware 1st/2nd fix, local booster/POU heaters, full valving/insulation/labelling.
  • Controls and integration: BMS field devices, networks and panels, panel mods, IO testing, graphics and alarms; interlocks with FA, access control and metering for tenant splits.
  • Life-safety interfaces: smoke extract enablement, damper proving, shutdown sequences, black-building/fail-safe tests.
  • Firestopping and BWIC: sleeves, collars, seals and penetration records; openings, plinths and fixings.
  • Testing, commissioning and handover: pressure tests, chlorination/sterilisation, dynamic balancing (air/water), water quality certs, BMS P2P, seasonal commissioning plan, asset tagging, O&Ms and training.

What you will run day to day

  • Programme and sequencing: drive 2-4 week look-aheads, area drops and ceiling-close sequencing; coordinate risers, plant lifts, deliveries and access with other trades.
  • Subcontractor leadership: chair/lead progress and coordination meetings, set production targets, track labour/materials and manage off-site fabrication to keep milestones on track.
  • Quality control: manage ITPs, hold/witness points, snag prevention, red-lines/as-builts; verify valve charts, damper schedules and asset registers match install.
  • Technical administration: manage submittals/samples, plant/kit trackers, O&M data capture and closure of technical queries through to sign-off.
  • Health and Safety: oversee RAMS reviews, permits (hot works/WAH), daily briefings/TBTs, housekeeping in congested voids/risers, area sign-offs pre-ceiling close.
  • Commissioning management: own and drive the Cx plan; flushing/chemical cleans, pre-commissioning checks, TAB, BMS IO, alarms/graphics and client witnessing through to PC.
  • Commercial awareness: manage take-offs, variations/EWN logs tied to site conditions and late changes; protect prelims, productivity and programme.
  • Handover readiness: compile certs (pressure, chlorination, balancing), BMS trend logs, training agendas, asset lists/QR tags and seasonal commissioning calendars.

What you need knowledge in

  • CAT B interiors logistics and micro-phasing in live environments
  • Mechanical systems: AHUs, FCUs/VRF, VAV/CAV, CHW/LTHW, BCWS/HWS, pressurisation and water treatment
  • Controls/BMS enablement and life-safety interfaces
  • UK compliance and best practice: CIBSE guides, Building Regs, SFG20-style maintenance data, water hygiene
  • Tools and reporting: look-aheads, progress trackers, QA packs, commissioning trackers; BIM 360/Field, Navisworks (view-only), snagging apps

What you need experience in

  • Strong mechanical building-services delivery on CAT A/B or similar fast-track interiors (as a Mechanical PM, Senior Project Engineer or Site Manager stepping up)
  • Track record driving trades to programme with clean QA and commissioning outcomes
  • Calm, clear communication and the ability to unblock issues quickly on site, escalating where needed
  • Able to work under NDA and meet BPSS security requirements

Interested? Send your CV and we will run you through the role in detail


#J-18808-Ljbffr

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

New Edge Computing Employers to Watch in 2026: UK and Global Companies Shaping Edge Innovation

Edge computing is transforming how data is processed by bringing compute power closer to the source of generation. With the proliferation of Internet of Things (IoT), real‑time analytics, autonomous systems, and latency‑sensitive applications, edge computing has moved from a niche discipline to a core component of digital infrastructure. In 2026, organisations that specialise in or heavily invest in edge computing are expanding their teams to build distributed systems, real‑time analytics platforms, and edge‑optimised AI. For professionals exploring opportunities on www.EdgeComputingJobs.co.uk , understanding which employers are growing, winning contracts, or securing investment is essential. This article highlights the new and high‑growth edge computing employers to watch in 2026, including UK startups, international innovators with a UK presence, and established companies shifting strategy toward edge.

How Many Edge Computing Tools Do You Need to Know to Get an Edge Computing Job?

If you’re trying to start or grow a career in edge computing, it can feel like you’re navigating a maze of tools, frameworks and platforms — Kubernetes, Docker, IoT frameworks, AWS Greengrass, Azure IoT Edge, OpenShift, TinyML toolkits, networking orchestration, real-time streaming frameworks, and on it goes. Scroll job boards and community forums and it’s easy to conclude that unless you master every buzzword imaginable, you’ll never get a job. Here’s the honest truth most edge computing hiring managers won’t necessarily say out loud: 👉 They don’t hire you because you know every edge computing tool — they hire you because you can solve real system problems using the tools you know. Tools matter, yes — but only when they support clear outcomes: reliable systems, performance at scale, secure edge deployments and real business value. So how many edge computing tools do you actually need to know to secure a job? For most edge computing roles, the answer is fewer than you think — and a lot clearer when sorted by fundamentals and roles. This guide shows you what matters, what doesn’t, and how to focus your time wisely so you come across as capable, confident and employable.

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Edge Computing Job Applications (UK Guide)

In today’s fast-evolving tech landscape, edge computing is one of the most sought-after fields — blending distributed systems, embedded systems, networking, cloud, IoT, data and real-time processing. But that also means hiring managers are highly selective. They scan applications fast and look for signals of relevance, impact, technical depth and real-world delivery long before they read every line. This guide demystifies what hiring managers in edge computing look for first in your application — so you can tailor your CV, portfolio and cover letter to jump out of the stack. Whether you’re targeting edge systems roles, embedded IoT edge jobs, edge-native data roles, edge platform engineering or edge-AI positions, this checklist will help you position your experience in a way hiring managers can trust immediately.