Senior Mechanical Project Manager
Commercial New Build – Central London
£95,000 - £105,000 basic + £5000 car allowance + travel + bonus
About the Company
A leading London-based M&E contractor with an annual turnover exceeding £400M is seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to join their high-performing commercial new build division. Known for delivering major landmark projects, the company has built a reputation for technical excellence, strong client partnerships, and consistent delivery.
With a strong pipeline of large-scale developments, this is an opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation offering long-term career progression and the chance to work on some of London’s most prestigious projects.
The Opportunity
The business is currently delivering a £30M&E commercial new build project in Central London and requires an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Manager to take full responsibility for the mechanical package.
This is a high-impact leadership role, offering autonomy, visibility, and long-term development opportunities within a major M&E contractor.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the full mechanical package, ensuring all work meets the highest technical, quality, and compliance standards.
- Ensure full compliance with all design, engineering, construction, and commissioning processes, driving best practice across the project.
- Provide clear and regular progress updates to the Project Director, ensuring alignment on milestones.
- Add value to the design process by challenging methodology, improving buildability, and reducing whole-life cost where possible.
- Build and manage strong working relationships with subcontractors, consultants, main contractors, and wider engineering teams.
- Oversee procurement, resourcing, and supply chain activities to ensure timely delivery.
- Ensure high-quality installation, testing, commissioning, and handover of all mechanical systems.
Skills & Background
- Proven experience running multiple £10M+ M&E commercial new build projects through the full lifecycle.
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services within large-scale commercial environments.
- Demonstrable leadership experience managing engineering teams and subcontractors.
- Excellent understanding of procurement, project controls, installation methodologies, and commissioning processes.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management capabilities.
- Ability to perform under pressure in fast-paced project environments while maintaining exceptional quality and safety standards.
- Relevant mechanical engineering qualifications or industry-recognised certifications.