Senior Mechanical Project Manager

Senior Mechanical Project Manager

Commercial New Build – Central London

£90,000–£100,000 + £5,000 Car Allowance + Travel + Bonus

About the Company

A leading London-based M&E contractor with an annual turnover exceeding £400M is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to join their high-performing commercial new build division. Known for delivering major landmark projects, the company has built a reputation for technical excellence, strong client partnerships, and consistent delivery.

With a strong pipeline of large-scale developments, this is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation offering long-term career progression and the chance to work on some of London’s most prestigious projects.

The Opportunity

The business is currently delivering a £30M&E commercial new build project in Central London and requires an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Manager to take full responsibility for the mechanical package.

This is a high-impact leadership role, offering autonomy, visibility, and long-term development opportunities within a major M&E contractor.

Key Responsibilities

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• Lead the full mechanical package, ensuring all works meet the highest technical, quality, and compliance standards.
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• Ensure full compliance with all design, engineering, construction, and commissioning processes, driving best practice across the project.
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• Provide clear and regular progress updates to the Project Director, ensuring alignment on milestones.
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• Add value to the design process by challenging methodology, improving buildability, and reducing whole-life cost where possible.
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• Build and manage strong working relationships with subcontractors, consultants, main contractors, and wider engineering teams.
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• Oversee procurement, resourcing, and supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery.
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• Ensure high-quality installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of all mechanical systems.
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Skills & Background

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• Proven experience running multiple £10M+ M&E commercial new build projects through the full lifecycle.
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• Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services within large-scale commercial environments.
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• Demonstrable leadership experience managing engineering teams and subcontractors.
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• Excellent understanding of procurement, project controls, installation methodologies, and commissioning processes.
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• Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
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• Ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced project environments while maintaining exceptional quality and safety standards.
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• Relevant mechanical engineering qualifications or industry-recognised certifications.
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