Mechanical Project Manager

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed