Mechanical Project Manager

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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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