Project Manager

Project Manager (Mechanical Bias)

Location: Ipswich based office / sites across London & South East

Salary: £50,000 DOE + Company Car Allowance

Hours: Monday-Friday

Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

A well-established national building services contractor is looking to strengthen its Projects team with an experienced Project Manager with a Mechanical bias. The role will involve overseeing projects across London and the Southeast, with responsibility for site teams, HSE, quality, client relationships and project delivery.

The business has grown into a national contractor over the last 10 years with a high volume of engineers on the road daily, offering services across the mechanical and electrical sector. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business with genuine career progression.

What You'll Be Doing

* Lead and manage commercial mechanical and M&E projects valued between £100K–£2M

* Oversee engineers, site teams and subcontractors across multiple projects

* Manage projects from planning through to completion and commissioning, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards

* Manage project planning, cost control, variations, contract requirements and resources

* Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders

* Review HSE, quality requirements, specifications and project schedules

* Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, purchasing and project resources

* Identify and mitigate risks, manage issues and ensure compliance throughout the project

* Participate in tender processes and provide project reviews and reports to senior management

* Travel weekly to sites across London and the Southeast

What We're Looking For

* Minimum 10 years' proven project experience, ideally on projects valued £100K–£2M

* Minimum 8 years' mechanical background within mechanical construction, M&E, mechanical installation, HVAC or commercial HVAC

* Strong Mechanical / M&E Project Management experience

* Commercial Gas / Mechanical bias preferred

* Mechanical trade qualification – City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

* Proven experience managing site teams and subcontractors

* Strong project planning, cost control and commercial management experience

* Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills

* Previous site experience across operations, construction and commissioning

* Full UK driving licence

* Strong understanding of HSE, quality and compliance requirements

What’s on Offer

* Company car or car allowance

* Company bonus scheme

* Ipswich-based head office with regular travel across London & the Southeast

* Company pension and paid annual leave

* Private health plan, including 24/7 online GP service

* Training and development opportunities

* Genuine career progression

* Strong office support and collaborative team environment

* Company social events

Apply now or get in touch for further information about this exciting opportunity