Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager (Mechanical Bias)

Central London

£75,000pa + Car Allowance + OTE

Mechanical Project Manager | London Universities | Building Services | M&E

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Project Manager to join a growing Building Services and M&E team delivering projects across prestigious London university campuses. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager with a strong mechanical bias to oversee projects within live educational environments.

The successful Mechanical Project Manager will manage a range of M&E and small works projects, ensuring delivery to programme, budget, and quality standards while building strong relationships with stakeholders and end users.

This role would suit a proactive Mechanical Project Manager with experience in HVAC, heating systems, plant rooms, and live estate environments.

Key Responsibilities – Mechanical Project Manager

• Manage end-to-end delivery of M&E projects across campus estates
• Oversee works from scoping through to completion and handover
• Ensure delivery meets programme, budget, and quality expectations
• Work effectively within live university environments, minimising disruption
• Prepare estimates and quotations for small works
• Manage variations and financial performance
• Lead site supervisors, engineers, and subcontractors
• Build strong relationships with estates teams, staff, and users
• Provide mechanical technical expertise across HVAC, heating, and plant systems
• Ensure health & safety compliance across all works
• Identify and develop business opportunities within existing contracts

Skills & Experience Required – Mechanical Project Manager

• Proven experience in Contract Management or Project Management within M&E / Building Services
• Strong mechanical bias including HVAC, plant rooms, and heating systems
• Experience working within live environments (education sector experience preferred)
• Ability to estimate small works and manage budgets
• Experience managing subcontractors and site teams
• Strong stakeholder and relationship management skills
• Experience identifying and converting business opportunities

Behaviours & Competencies

• Self-starter with a proactive mindset
• Client-focused and solutions-driven
• Flexible and adaptable
• Strong communicator able to build trust
• Professional in high-profile environments
• Organised and delivery-focused

Qualifications

• Mechanical / Building Services qualification (C&G / HNC / HND / Degree)
• SMSTS
• CSCS Card
• IOSH / NEBOSH desirable

What’s on Offer for the Mechanical Project Manager

• Work across prestigious London university campuses
• Exposure to projects from small works to major capital programmes
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 24 days holiday per year rising with service
• Pension scheme with employer contribution
• Death in Service benefit
• Health Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced Family Friendly Policies
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to Work scheme

Equal Opportunities

Applications are welcomed from candidates of all backgrounds. Training and development are strongly supported, and we encourage applications even if you do not meet every requirement listed