Mechanical Project Manager

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Mechanical Project Manager

Prime Central London Refurbishment | £36M MEP Package | Major National MEP Contractor

The Opportunity

Want to lead a flagship mechanical package on one of Central London’s most high-profile refurbishments?

We are working with a leading building services contractor delivering a major £36M MEP refurbishment of a prime commercial asset in the West End.

The scheme involves a full transformation of an existing building, taking it through shell & core upgrade and into high-spec commercial space, requiring complex phasing, coordination, and high-end delivery standards.

This is a key role within the project team, offering full ownership of the mechanical package on a technically challenging, logistically complex central London scheme.

The Role

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take responsibility for the end-to-end delivery of the mechanical services package from design and procurement through to installation, commissioning, and handover.

You will work closely with senior project leadership, managing subcontractors, driving programme, and ensuring the highest standards of quality and safety on site.

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership

Take full ownership of the mechanical package on a major commercial refurbishment Lead the project from pre-construction through to completion and handover

Ensure delivery in line with programme, budget, and quality expectations

Design & Technical Management

Manage the development and coordination of mechanical design

Review drawings, specifications, and technical submissions

Identify and resolve design clashes and technical challenges

Ensure compliance with all regulations, standards, and client requirements

Procurement & Commercial Awareness

Oversee procurement of mechanical plant, materials, and subcontract packages

Develop and manage procurement schedules aligned to programme

Work closely with commercial teams on cost control and reporting

Monitor project performance against budget and targets

Construction & Delivery

Manage site teams and subcontractors to ensure efficient delivery

Coordinate mechanical installation with other trades and main contractor

Drive programme and sequencing across a constrained central London site

Ensure works are delivered safely and to the highest quality standards

Stakeholder Management

Act as the key point of contact for mechanical services on the project

Build strong relationships with client, consultants, and main contractor

Lead and contribute to progress meetings and reporting

Commissioning & Handover

Manage mechanical commissioning strategy and execution

Oversee testing, snagging, and final handover processes

Ensure a smooth transition to completion with minimal defects

The Candidate

Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager on large commercial projects

Strong background delivering refurbishment or shell & core schemes in London

Experience managing mechanical packages typically £10M+

Strong technical understanding of mechanical building services

Experience managing projects through design, procurement, and delivery phases

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Ability to manage complex logistics and sequencing in a live/central London environment

Why Join

Opportunity to deliver a landmark West End commercial refurbishment

High-profile project with a £35M MEP value

Strong pipeline of similar central London schemes

Clear progression into senior project leadership roles

Competitive salary and package

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