Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager | Glenfield, Leicester | Full Time (37.5 hours/week, 8:30 am–5:00 pm) | £45,000–£55,000 + Benefits
Our client is a leading MEP company dedicated to delivering high-quality building services projects. With a collaborative approach and commitment to excellence, they work across multiple sectors, providing mechanical and electrical solutions from design through to handover.
This role offers the opportunity to take full responsibility for the delivery of mechanical building services projects, from pre-construction through to completion and handover. As a Mechanical Project Manager, you will lead projects commercially and operationally, managing programmes, budgets, resources, and stakeholders to ensure successful outcomes. You will work closely with senior leadership, clients, consultants, subcontractors, and internal teams to deliver projects safely, on time, and within budget.
What's in it for you?
Discretionary annual bonus, with KPI-linked structure in development
Pension: Employee 5% / Employer 3%
25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays
Travel expenses paid for site travel beyond the normal commute
Private healthcare planned for March
Life assurance (“death in service”) 2× salary
Remote working available after onboarding, typically 2–3 days per week in the office, with the first few months mostly office-based for training and system familiarisation
Site visits are typically 1–2 days per week, depending on projects
A supportive, collaborative team environment
Opportunities for career progression into senior management roles
Involvement in large-scale, technically diverse projects
Competitive salary and benefits package (to be discussed at interview)
Are you the right person for the job?
Candidate should live within ~35–40 minutes of the office
Minimum ~5 years' experience in mechanical building services
Apprenticeship background preferred
Acceptable disciplines: HVAC/AC, ventilation, gas, heating/domestic mechanical services
HNC/HND in Mechanical / Building Services Engineering is considered beneficial
Practical site experience preferred
Strong understanding of mechanical building services systems and MEP project delivery
Basic Design capabilities and the ability to develop and produce concept designs
Proven ability to manage mechanical projects from design coordination through to commissioning and handover
Good commercial awareness, including cost control, procurement, and subcontractor management
Confident communicator with strong leadership and stakeholder management skills
Highly organised with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities
What will your role look like?
Take full ownership of mechanical packages across MEP projects
Participate in site visits, concept development, basic design input, costing, client interaction, and project delivery
Plan, manage, and deliver projects to agreed programmes, budgets, and quality standards
Lead and coordinate mechanical, electrical, and specialist subcontractors to ensure seamless delivery
Work alongside project managers, estimating teams, and external CAD resources
Manage project documentation, including programmes, RAMS, technical submissions, and progress reports
Oversee procurement strategies, approve material orders, and manage supplier and subcontractor performance
Monitor site activities, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations and industry standards
Chair and attend client meetings, providing clear progress updates and managing expectations
Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of mechanical systems including gas, heating, domestic water, drainage, ventilation and air conditioning
Support and mentor junior engineers and site teams where required
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