Mechanical Project Manager

Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager
Location: Peterborough
Salary: £60,000 per annum + package
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Start Date: Flexible

The Role:

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Manage the full lifecycle of mechanical works across multiple new build projects (£500k–£3m)

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Oversee planning, installation, testing, and commissioning of mechanical systems

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Deliver heating, hot & cold water, ventilation, and renewable technologies (heat pumps, UFH)

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Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, quality, and design standards

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Coordinate subcontractors and internal delivery teams

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Manage project budgets, procurement, and resource planning

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Produce project documentation, progress reports, and O&M manuals

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Chair site meetings and technical reviews

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Enforce internal processes (Price Worx) and approve invoices weekly

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Provide weekly progress reports to the Contracts Manager

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Proactively problem-solve to keep projects on programme

The Company:

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Established mechanical contractor specialising in UK new build construction

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Delivering residential housing, care homes, and commercial developments

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Strong reputation for professionalism, quality, and on-time delivery

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Based in Oxfordshire with continued growth and investment

The Ideal Candidate:

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Minimum 5 years’ experience managing mechanical services on new build projects

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Strong technical knowledge of heating, ventilation, water systems, and renewables

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Confident reading drawings and managing installations on site

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Knowledge of Building Regulations, CDM, and industry standards (CIBSE, BESA)

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Experience working under JCT and Design & Build contracts

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Strong leadership, organisation, and communication skills

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Full UK driving licence

What You’ll Get:

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Competitive salary and package

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Company vehicle or car allowance

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Pension, private healthcare, phone, and laptop

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Career progression, training, and exposure to high-profile projects

Process:

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Apply → Initial discussion → Interview → Offer & onboarding
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed