Details:
- Salary: £85,000 - 90,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Surrey
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Mechanical Project Manager - Commercial Fit-Out & Life Sciences
Location: Surrey
Salary: £85,000 + Package
Job Type: Permanent
Sector: M&E / Building Services
The Opportunity
We are recruiting on behalf of an established M&E contractor looking to appoint an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join their growing team in Surrey.
The business specialises in delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical installations across the commercial building services sector, with a particular focus on commercial CAT A/CAT B fit-out, laboratory refurbishments and life sciences projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Project Manager looking to join a well-established contractor with a varied portfolio of technically challenging projects and opportunities for long-term career progression.
The successful candidate will take responsibility for delivering mechanical packages from pre-construction and design development through installation, commissioning and final handover.
The Role
As Mechanical Project Manager, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of mechanical building services projects, managing programme, procurement, technical coordination, subcontractors and commercial performance.
You will work closely with the client, design consultants, commercial team and site management to ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
The position will involve managing projects across commercial fit-out and laboratory environments, requiring strong technical knowledge and the ability to coordinate complex mechanical installations.
Key Responsibilities
Manage mechanical projects from pre-construction through to completion and handover
Oversee mechanical installations including HVAC, pipework, plant rooms, ventilation and associated building services
Manage Mechanical Site Managers, Supervisors and specialist subcontractors
Develop and manage project programmes, key milestones and short-term lookaheads
Lead mechanical design coordination and technical reviews
Manage technical submittals, RFIs, design queries and value engineering
Coordinate mechanical services with electrical, architectural and other specialist packages
Manage procurement, materials and long-lead equipment
Monitor project budgets, variations and commercial performance alongside the commercial team
Attend and lead client, consultant and subcontractor meetings
Ensure installations meet project specifications, quality standards and relevant regulations
Manage project risks and resolve technical or programme issues
Oversee QA documentation, testing and commissioning
Manage snagging, O&M documentation and final project handover
Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with Health & Safety requirements
Requirements
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong background in M&E building services and a proven track record delivering commercial projects.
Ideally, you will have:
Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within an M&E contractor
Strong experience delivering commercial CAT A/CAT B fit-out or refurbishment projects
Previous laboratory, pharmaceutical or life sciences project experience would be highly advantageous
Strong technical knowledge of HVAC, pipework, ventilation and mechanical plant
Experience managing projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and handover
Good understanding of mechanical design, technical submittals, RFIs and procurement
Experience managing mechanical subcontractors and site teams
Strong programme management and commercial awareness
Excellent client-facing and communication skills
Relevant Mechanical Engineering or Building Services qualification
SMSTS or equivalent preferred
What's on Offer
£85,000 basic salary
Comprehensive company benefits package
Permanent position
Surrey-based opportunity
Varied portfolio of commercial fit-out and laboratory projects
Opportunity to deliver technically challenging mechanical installations
Established M&E contractor
Long-term career development and progression
Apply
If you're an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong commercial building services background and an interest in delivering commercial fit-out, laboratory and life sciences projects, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion