Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Ipswich Suffolk
- Date: 13 hours ago
Description:
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