Mechanical Project Manager

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Mechanical Project Manager – Decarbonisation / Renewables – East London

We are working with a well-respected and growing renewables and decarbonisation contractor who are looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager for a major decarbonisation project in East London.

The company operates as the Main Contractor, working directly with the end client, and has developed a strong reputation for delivering complex mechanical, energy efficiency, retrofit and low-carbon projects.

The successful Mechanical Project Manager will take responsibility for the delivery of approximately £9m of mechanical works, managing the project from procurement and mobilisation through installation, commissioning and final handover.

This is a long-term opportunity with a growing contractor that can offer either a permanent position or freelance contract, alongside excellent progression opportunities and a strong pipeline of future work.

Mechanical Project Manager Responsibilities

* Take overall responsibility for the delivery of circa £9m of mechanical works

* Manage the project from procurement and mobilisation through to completion

* Oversee mechanical installation works and site delivery

* Manage mechanical subcontractors, specialist contractors and suppliers

* Coordinate site teams and ensure works are delivered to programme

* Liaise directly with the end client, consultants and project stakeholders

* Review mechanical designs, drawings and technical submissions

* Manage procurement of mechanical plant, equipment and materials

* Monitor project programmes, milestones and progress

* Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, BMS and controls packages

* Ensure installations meet required quality and technical standards

* Manage testing, commissioning, snagging and handover

* Identify and resolve technical and programme issues

* Ensure health & safety requirements are maintained throughout delivery

* Provide regular progress reports to senior management and the client

Mechanical Project Manager Requirements

* Previous experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within M&E / Building Services

* Strong mechanical building services knowledge

* Experience delivering sizeable mechanical packages

* Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to handover

* Strong understanding of HVAC, heating, pipework and mechanical plant

* Experience managing subcontractors and site teams

* Strong programme and commercial awareness

* Confident client-facing and stakeholder management skills

* Decarbonisation, retrofit, energy efficiency or renewables experience would be advantageous

* Experience with heat pumps, low-carbon heating or energy upgrade projects would be beneficial

Please apply to this Mechanical Project Manager position if you would like to discuss the opportunity and project in more detail