Mechanical Project Manager

Mechanical Project Manager

Location: Ipswich / A12 Corridor
Salary: Circa £70,000 DOE

An established mechanical building services contractor is looking to bring a Mechanical Project Manager into the team to oversee a range of commercial projects across the A12 corridor.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to take ownership of projects ranging from smaller works valued at £50,000 or below through to larger schemes worth up to £2 million, with a particular focus on large plant rooms, Ministry of Justice (MOJ) buildings and government facilities.

The Role

You'll be responsible for managing mechanical projects from initial planning and coordination through to installation, commissioning and final handover, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time and within budget.

Projects will be predominantly within the commercial sector, providing a varied workload across public sector and government buildings.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing mechanical building services projects from inception through to completion.

• Overseeing project programmes, budgets, procurement and subcontractor performance.

• Coordinating site teams, engineers, suppliers and other trades.

• Managing installation works, with a focus on large plant rooms and mechanical systems.

• Ensuring health and safety, quality standards and contractual requirements are met.

• Monitoring project costs, variations and progress against programme.

• Maintaining strong relationships with clients and key project stakeholders.

• Managing commissioning, snagging and final project handover.

About You

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within building services.

• A strong understanding of commercial mechanical installations and plant room projects.

• Experience managing projects ranging from smaller works packages through to larger schemes.

• Comfortable working across commercial buildings, ideally including government or public sector facilities.

• Strong organisational, commercial and client-facing skills.

• Able to manage multiple projects and coordinate teams effectively.

The Package

• Salary circa £70,000, depending on experience.

• Project portfolio across Ipswich and the A12 corridor.

• Varied commercial projects, including government facilities and large plant room installations.

• The opportunity to take ownership of projects ranging in value up to £2 million.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mechanical Project Manager looking for your next opportunity within commercial building services, get in touch with Harry Severn for a confidential discussion.