Mechanical Project Manager
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Apply NowMechanical Project Manager – Prime Fit Out
Location: London City / West End / Essex
Projects: £4m–£10m M&E Projects
Sector: Prime Commercial Fit Out
Employment: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Salary: Competitive + Package
We are currently recruiting for 1–2 experienced Mechanical Project Managers to join an established M&E contractor delivering high-value prime commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across London and Essex.
Projects typically range from £4m–£10m and include Cat B fit outs, plant replacement and refurbishment schemes, with full Design & Build responsibility from Stage 3 onwards.
This is a senior delivery position suited to a Mechanical Project Manager who is comfortable taking full ownership of the mechanical package, working alongside an Electrical Project Manager and managing projects from pre-construction and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover.
Mechanical Services
Projects will typically include:
* Ventilation
* Public health
* VRF heating and cooling
* Mechanical pipework
* BMS
* Mechanical sprinkler systems
* Plant replacement
* Associated specialist subcontract packages
The Role
As Mechanical Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the mechanical elements of your allocated projects.
Responsibilities will include:
* Full mechanical project management from pre-construction through to handover
* Developing and managing project programmes
* Managing procurement schedules for plant, materials and subcontract packages
* Reviewing designs, drawings and specifications
* Managing specialist subcontractors and direct labour
* Coordinating mechanical works with electrical and other project disciplines
* Attending client, consultant and subcontractor meetings
* Monitoring programme, progress, quality and installation standards
* Managing technical submissions and design coordination
* Working closely with the Quantity Surveyor to monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance
* Managing commissioning, defects and project handover
* Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with Health & Safety requirements
* Maintaining strong relationships with clients and the wider project team
About You
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong M&E contracting background.
Ideally, you will have:
* Previous experience managing sizeable mechanical packages
* Experience delivering commercial fit-out, refurbishment or prime/high-end projects
* Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services
* Experience managing projects from design/pre-construction through to completion
* Good knowledge of procurement, programming and subcontractor management
* Commercial awareness and experience working alongside Quantity Surveyors
* Strong client-facing and communication skills
* The ability to take ownership of a project and drive delivery
* A proactive, organised and hands-on approach
Experience delivering mechanical packages within the £4m–£10m range would be particularly advantageous.
Interested?
Apply today with your CV, or contact Stacey at Avolon M&E for a confidential conversation about the opportunity
Location: London City / West End / Essex
Projects: £4m–£10m M&E Projects
Sector: Prime Commercial Fit Out
Employment: Permanent
Start: ASAP
Salary: Competitive + Package
We are currently recruiting for 1–2 experienced Mechanical Project Managers to join an established M&E contractor delivering high-value prime commercial fit-out and refurbishment projects across London and Essex.
Projects typically range from £4m–£10m and include Cat B fit outs, plant replacement and refurbishment schemes, with full Design & Build responsibility from Stage 3 onwards.
This is a senior delivery position suited to a Mechanical Project Manager who is comfortable taking full ownership of the mechanical package, working alongside an Electrical Project Manager and managing projects from pre-construction and procurement through installation, commissioning and handover.
Mechanical Services
Projects will typically include:
* Ventilation
* Public health
* VRF heating and cooling
* Mechanical pipework
* BMS
* Mechanical sprinkler systems
* Plant replacement
* Associated specialist subcontract packages
The Role
As Mechanical Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the mechanical elements of your allocated projects.
Responsibilities will include:
* Full mechanical project management from pre-construction through to handover
* Developing and managing project programmes
* Managing procurement schedules for plant, materials and subcontract packages
* Reviewing designs, drawings and specifications
* Managing specialist subcontractors and direct labour
* Coordinating mechanical works with electrical and other project disciplines
* Attending client, consultant and subcontractor meetings
* Monitoring programme, progress, quality and installation standards
* Managing technical submissions and design coordination
* Working closely with the Quantity Surveyor to monitor project costs, variations and commercial performance
* Managing commissioning, defects and project handover
* Ensuring projects are delivered in accordance with Health & Safety requirements
* Maintaining strong relationships with clients and the wider project team
About You
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong M&E contracting background.
Ideally, you will have:
* Previous experience managing sizeable mechanical packages
* Experience delivering commercial fit-out, refurbishment or prime/high-end projects
* Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services
* Experience managing projects from design/pre-construction through to completion
* Good knowledge of procurement, programming and subcontractor management
* Commercial awareness and experience working alongside Quantity Surveyors
* Strong client-facing and communication skills
* The ability to take ownership of a project and drive delivery
* A proactive, organised and hands-on approach
Experience delivering mechanical packages within the £4m–£10m range would be particularly advantageous.
Interested?
Apply today with your CV, or contact Stacey at Avolon M&E for a confidential conversation about the opportunity