Posted 21 July, 2026
Mechanical Project Manager
Henley Recruitment
EC1, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Mechanical Project Manager Location: Central London Salary: £80,000 - £85,000 + Travel + Pension Job Type: Permanent Overview Henley recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join a leading M&E contractor delivering prestigious commercial fit-out projects across Central London. This role offers the opportunity to lead mechanical packages valued between £5 million and £10 million, taking full responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction through to handover. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing large-scale commercial mechanical installations and delivering projects safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. Job Description As the Lead Mechanical Project Manager, your responsibilities will include: * Managing mechanical fit-out projects with values ranging from £5m to £10m. * Leading and managing site-based mechanical teams. * Managing and coordinating mechanical subcontractors. * Taking ownership of project programmes and ensuring key milestones are achieved. * Financial management including budgeting, cost control, forecasting, procurement, and reporting. * Reviewing and managing mechanical design information, technical submissions, and design approvals. * Liaising with clients, consultants, main contractors, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle. * Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company procedures. * Monitoring quality throughout installation, commissioning, snagging, and final handover. * Delivering projects on time, within budget, and to client expectations. Experience and Qualifications To be considered, you must have: * Proven experience as the Lead Mechanical Project Manager on commercial mechanical fit-out projects with a mechanical package value of £5 million or more. * Experience delivering projects from pre-construction through to completion. * Strong leadership experience managing site teams and subcontractors. * Excellent commercial and financial management skills. * Experience managing mechanical design coordination and approvals. * Strong communication and client-facing skills. * NVQ Level 3 in Plumbing (minimum requirement). * SSSTS certification. * Full UK working rights. What's on Offer? * £80,000 - £85,000 basic salary. * Travel expenses. * Company pension. * Long-term pipeline of prestigious Central London projects. * Opportunity to work with an established and growing M&E contractor. * Career progression within a successful delivery team. If you are an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong background in delivering high-value commercial fit-out projects in London, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion
