Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager – Salary: circa £60,000 + car or allowance (£3,500) + standard benefits. Location: within ~35 miles of Cambridge.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a mechanically-biased Project Manager role, ideally suited to an individual keen to step up into full project management. The successful candidate will manage small to medium mechanical projects valued between £50k and £500k, including heating plant replacement, ventilation upgrades, pipework replacement and refurbishments. Working with both principal contractors and end-users, you will be responsible for all aspects of the project lifecycle: from installation, procurement and programming through to commissioning, quality assurance and hand-over. Direct management of employed labour, subcontractors, clients and key stakeholders is essential. Health & Safety compliance and financial oversight are fundamental to success in this role.

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• Lead and deliver mechanical installations (heating plant, ventilation, pipework upgrades/replacements) with contract values in the £50k-£500k range.
  
• Engage confidently with both principal contractors and end-user clients to manage expectations, progress and outcomes.
  
• Directly manage employed labour teams and subcontractors on site.
  
• Oversee site operations including procurement of materials, subcontractor coordination, health & safety compliance, site quality audits, programming/scheduling, financial management, and commissioning.
  
• Maintain full ownership of project delivery: quality, cost, schedule, client satisfaction and safety standards.
  

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• Significant experience in mechanical installations - specifically heating plant replacement, ventilation projects, pipework upgrades - in the £50k-£500k bracket.
  
• Proven ability to manage directly employed labour plus subcontractors on live sites.
  
• Strong client-facing skills with the confidence to engage and influence key stakeholders.
  
• Excellent organisational skills covering procurement, programme control, financial tracking, H&S, site quality assurance and commissioning.
  
• Able to work independently and take ownership of delivery, while collaborating with wider teams.
  
• Ideally located within approximately 35 miles of Cambridge and able to start immediately.
  

This is an ideal stepping-stone for a mechanical professional who is ready to assume a Project Manager role and take greater ownership of project delivery. You will join a reputable engineering-services business that values high standards, professionalism and sustainable solutions. With a competitive salary, car or allowance, and benefits, you'll be positioned in a role with responsibility, autonomy and the opportunity to grow.