Mechanical Project Manager

Job Description:

FirstFix Recruitment are looking for a mechanical project manager for one of our clients. Our client is a leading M&E contractor known for delivering high quality projects across residential & commercial sectors. Our client is looking for a mechanical project manager to take full ownership of high-value projects from pre-construction including estimating for projects through to final handover.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end delivery: Lead the mechanical scope of projects ranging from £500,000 to £5m, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to technical specification.
• Commercial oversight: Manage procurement, sub-contractor valuations, and variations, working closely with the commercial team to maximize margin.
• Technical leadership: Review mechanical designs for buildability and provide value-engineering solutions where applicable.
• Stakeholder management: Act as the primary point of contact for main contractors, consultants, and end-clients, attending progress meetings and providing transparent reporting.
• H&S & quality: Uphold an uncompromising culture of safety, ensuring all RAMS are in place and the highest quality of installation is maintained on-site.

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced: Proven experience as a project manager within the M&E subcontracting market.
• Essential: Valid SMSTS and CSCS black card are essential.
• Commercially Sharp: A strong understanding of JCT contracts and a "commercial mindset" toward project delivery.

Company Benefits

• Performance-based bonus, company car, phone & laptop, and an enhanced annual leave package
• Company pension
• Profit sharing
• A robust pipeline of projects.
• A collaborative culture that values autonomy and professional integrity.