James Lewis Recruitment
Thatcham, Berkshire
Mechanical Project Manager £75,000 £90,000 + travel CAT B £10m mechanical package 80 weeks Morgan Sindall (Principal Contractor) Client under NDA BPSS security clearance required We are hiring a hands-on Mechanical Project Manager to help deliver a large, phased CAT B programme for a confidential client. This is a mechanical-only package within a Tier 1 environment, with Morgan Sindall as PC. You will take ownership of defined areas of the works while supporting overall delivery, coordination, commissioning and a clean handover across an 80-week programme. What you are delivering Plantrooms and distribution takeover: landlord/base interfaces, LTHW/CHW hook-ups, pressurisation/expansion, DPCVs/commissioning sets, strainers and flushing bypasses. Airside completion: main and secondary duct runs, VAV/CAV boxes, FCU/VRF terminals, fire/smoke dampers, attenuators, final drops to ceiling grids, GRD set-out and acoustic compliance. Waterside and public health: CHW/LTHW headers/branches, BCWS/HWS to tea points and welfare, sanitaryware 1st/2nd fix, local booster/POU heaters, full valving/insulation/labelling. Controls and integration: BMS field devices, networks and panels, panel mods, IO testing, graphics and alarms; interlocks with FA, access control and metering for tenant splits. Life-safety interfaces: smoke extract enablement, damper proving, shutdown sequences, black-building/fail-safe tests. Firestopping and BWIC: sleeves, collars, seals and penetration records; openings, plinths and fixings. Testing, commissioning and handover: pressure tests, chlorination/sterilisation, dynamic balancing (air/water), water quality certs, BMS P2P, seasonal commissioning plan, asset tagging, O&Ms and training. What you will run day to day Programme and sequencing: drive 2 4 week look-aheads, area drops and ceiling-close sequencing; coordinate risers, plant lifts, deliveries and access with other trades. Subcontractor leadership: chair/lead progress and coordination meetings, set production targets, track labour/materials and manage off-site fabrication to keep milestones on track. Quality control: manage ITPs, hold/witness points, snag prevention, red-lines/as-builts; verify valve charts, damper schedules and asset registers match install. Technical administration: manage submittals/samples, plant/kit trackers, O&M data capture and closure of technical queries through to sign-off. Health and Safety: oversee RAMS reviews, permits (hot works/WAH), daily briefings/TBTs, housekeeping in congested voids/risers, area sign-offs pre-ceiling close. Commissioning management: own and drive the Cx plan; flushing/chemical cleans, pre-commissioning checks, TAB, BMS IO, alarms/graphics and client witnessing through to PC. Commercial awareness: manage take-offs, variations/EWN logs tied to site conditions and late changes; protect prelims, productivity and programme. Handover readiness: compile certs (pressure, chlorination, balancing), BMS trend logs, training agendas, asset lists/QR tags and seasonal commissioning calendars. What you need knowledge in CAT B interiors logistics and micro-phasing in live environments Mechanical systems: AHUs, FCUs/VRF, VAV/CAV, CHW/LTHW, BCWS/HWS, pressurisation and water treatment Controls/BMS enablement and life-safety interfaces UK compliance and best practice: CIBSE guides, Building Regs, SFG20-style maintenance data, water hygiene Tools and reporting: look-aheads, progress trackers, QA packs, commissioning trackers; BIM 360/Field, Navisworks (view-only), snagging apps What you need experience in Strong mechanical building-services delivery on CAT A/B or similar fast-track interiors (as a Mechanical PM, Senior Project Engineer or Site Manager stepping up) Track record driving trades to programme with clean QA and commissioning outcomes Calm, clear communication and the ability to unblock issues quickly on site, escalating where needed Able to work under NDA and meet BPSS security requirements Interested? Send your CV and we will run you through the role in detail.
Mechanical Project Manager £75,000 £90,000 + travel CAT B £10m mechanical package 80 weeks Morgan Sindall (Principal Contractor) Client under NDA BPSS security clearance required We are hiring a hands-on Mechanical Project Manager to help deliver a large, phased CAT B programme for a confidential client. This is a mechanical-only package within a Tier 1 environment, with Morgan Sindall as PC. You will take ownership of defined areas of the works while supporting overall delivery, coordination, commissioning and a clean handover across an 80-week programme. What you are delivering Plantrooms and distribution takeover: landlord/base interfaces, LTHW/CHW hook-ups, pressurisation/expansion, DPCVs/commissioning sets, strainers and flushing bypasses. Airside completion: main and secondary duct runs, VAV/CAV boxes, FCU/VRF terminals, fire/smoke dampers, attenuators, final drops to ceiling grids, GRD set-out and acoustic compliance. Waterside and public health: CHW/LTHW headers/branches, BCWS/HWS to tea points and welfare, sanitaryware 1st/2nd fix, local booster/POU heaters, full valving/insulation/labelling. Controls and integration: BMS field devices, networks and panels, panel mods, IO testing, graphics and alarms; interlocks with FA, access control and metering for tenant splits. Life-safety interfaces: smoke extract enablement, damper proving, shutdown sequences, black-building/fail-safe tests. Firestopping and BWIC: sleeves, collars, seals and penetration records; openings, plinths and fixings. Testing, commissioning and handover: pressure tests, chlorination/sterilisation, dynamic balancing (air/water), water quality certs, BMS P2P, seasonal commissioning plan, asset tagging, O&Ms and training. What you will run day to day Programme and sequencing: drive 2 4 week look-aheads, area drops and ceiling-close sequencing; coordinate risers, plant lifts, deliveries and access with other trades. Subcontractor leadership: chair/lead progress and coordination meetings, set production targets, track labour/materials and manage off-site fabrication to keep milestones on track. Quality control: manage ITPs, hold/witness points, snag prevention, red-lines/as-builts; verify valve charts, damper schedules and asset registers match install. Technical administration: manage submittals/samples, plant/kit trackers, O&M data capture and closure of technical queries through to sign-off. Health and Safety: oversee RAMS reviews, permits (hot works/WAH), daily briefings/TBTs, housekeeping in congested voids/risers, area sign-offs pre-ceiling close. Commissioning management: own and drive the Cx plan; flushing/chemical cleans, pre-commissioning checks, TAB, BMS IO, alarms/graphics and client witnessing through to PC. Commercial awareness: manage take-offs, variations/EWN logs tied to site conditions and late changes; protect prelims, productivity and programme. Handover readiness: compile certs (pressure, chlorination, balancing), BMS trend logs, training agendas, asset lists/QR tags and seasonal commissioning calendars. What you need knowledge in CAT B interiors logistics and micro-phasing in live environments Mechanical systems: AHUs, FCUs/VRF, VAV/CAV, CHW/LTHW, BCWS/HWS, pressurisation and water treatment Controls/BMS enablement and life-safety interfaces UK compliance and best practice: CIBSE guides, Building Regs, SFG20-style maintenance data, water hygiene Tools and reporting: look-aheads, progress trackers, QA packs, commissioning trackers; BIM 360/Field, Navisworks (view-only), snagging apps What you need experience in Strong mechanical building-services delivery on CAT A/B or similar fast-track interiors (as a Mechanical PM, Senior Project Engineer or Site Manager stepping up) Track record driving trades to programme with clean QA and commissioning outcomes Calm, clear communication and the ability to unblock issues quickly on site, escalating where needed Able to work under NDA and meet BPSS security requirements Interested? Send your CV and we will run you through the role in detail.
James Lewis Recruitment
Newmarket, Suffolk
Electrical Site Manager (Prison / Secure Estate) Up to £400/day + staying away There s a certain buzz that comes with secure, high-stakes projects: bigger programmes, tighter controls, and delivery that has to be right first time. This role sits on a major prison upgrade programme at Highpoint (Newmarket/Stradishall, Suffolk). You ll be the Electrical Site Manager on a £15m MEP package spanning new Healthcare, Combined Workshop and Kitchen buildings, plus enabling and coordination in a live secure environment. The project (you ll be based here) £15m MEP across new Healthcare, Combined Workshop and Kitchen buildings Healthcare (040): 25 weeks 18 Dec 2025 to 29 Jun 2026 Combined Workshop (042): 48 weeks 30 Mar 2026 to 12 Mar 2027 Kitchen (044): 42 weeks 30 Mar 2026 to 29 Jan 2027 Pre-con / enabling: live now through March 2026 (design reviews, surveys, procurement planning) Delivery model: sub-let labour and sundries; major kit supplied direct (capital plant, switchgear, luminaires, main distribution and large cables) What you ll be doing day-to-day Run electrical supervision on site: labour, sequencing, access constraints, permits, and short-interval planning Manage subcontract electricians and specialist vendors (containment, cabling, termination, lighting, testing/commissioning support) Own H&S: RAMS, permits, daily briefings, tool box talks, safe systems in a secure environment, and close-out of actions Drive quality control: benchmarks, ITPs, inspections, snag management, and right-first-time installs Coordinate with project team on programme and interfaces (M&E coordination, builderswork, ceilings/walls, penetrations, containment routes) Control materials and logistics, including receipt/issue/storage of client-supplied major equipment and cable Keep tight records: daily diaries, progress reporting, labour returns, QA packs, as-builts and handover support The team / environment You ll be part of a structured delivery team with an Electrical PM and a Mechanical opposite number, supported by commercial/procurement functions. The contractor is a well-regarded M&E specialist with repeat work across secure estates and complex refurb / fit-out delivery, and they typically run projects with clear reporting lines and solid on-site support. What we need from you Proven experience as an Electrical Site Manager / Supervisor delivering MEP projects (ideally in secure, live or controlled-access environments) Strong electrical installation knowledge: containment, distribution, lighting, small power, testing coordination and commissioning readiness SSSTS or SMSTS (SSSTS minimum) ECS/JIB (or equivalent trade background) HNC/HND useful but not essential Comfortable running subcontract labour, managing interfaces, and pushing programme without sacrificing quality Able to pass relevant security / vetting requirements for a prison environment Rate / package Up to £400 per day (depending on experience) Staying away costs covered (accommodation/subsistence in line with project policy) Long run of work across the phases above Interested? If you ve done secure or high-control sites (prisons, hospitals, airports, live commercial) and you can take ownership of electrical delivery on a proper programme, get in touch quickly shortlist spaces will be tight.
Electrical Site Manager (Prison / Secure Estate) Up to £400/day + staying away There s a certain buzz that comes with secure, high-stakes projects: bigger programmes, tighter controls, and delivery that has to be right first time. This role sits on a major prison upgrade programme at Highpoint (Newmarket/Stradishall, Suffolk). You ll be the Electrical Site Manager on a £15m MEP package spanning new Healthcare, Combined Workshop and Kitchen buildings, plus enabling and coordination in a live secure environment. The project (you ll be based here) £15m MEP across new Healthcare, Combined Workshop and Kitchen buildings Healthcare (040): 25 weeks 18 Dec 2025 to 29 Jun 2026 Combined Workshop (042): 48 weeks 30 Mar 2026 to 12 Mar 2027 Kitchen (044): 42 weeks 30 Mar 2026 to 29 Jan 2027 Pre-con / enabling: live now through March 2026 (design reviews, surveys, procurement planning) Delivery model: sub-let labour and sundries; major kit supplied direct (capital plant, switchgear, luminaires, main distribution and large cables) What you ll be doing day-to-day Run electrical supervision on site: labour, sequencing, access constraints, permits, and short-interval planning Manage subcontract electricians and specialist vendors (containment, cabling, termination, lighting, testing/commissioning support) Own H&S: RAMS, permits, daily briefings, tool box talks, safe systems in a secure environment, and close-out of actions Drive quality control: benchmarks, ITPs, inspections, snag management, and right-first-time installs Coordinate with project team on programme and interfaces (M&E coordination, builderswork, ceilings/walls, penetrations, containment routes) Control materials and logistics, including receipt/issue/storage of client-supplied major equipment and cable Keep tight records: daily diaries, progress reporting, labour returns, QA packs, as-builts and handover support The team / environment You ll be part of a structured delivery team with an Electrical PM and a Mechanical opposite number, supported by commercial/procurement functions. The contractor is a well-regarded M&E specialist with repeat work across secure estates and complex refurb / fit-out delivery, and they typically run projects with clear reporting lines and solid on-site support. What we need from you Proven experience as an Electrical Site Manager / Supervisor delivering MEP projects (ideally in secure, live or controlled-access environments) Strong electrical installation knowledge: containment, distribution, lighting, small power, testing coordination and commissioning readiness SSSTS or SMSTS (SSSTS minimum) ECS/JIB (or equivalent trade background) HNC/HND useful but not essential Comfortable running subcontract labour, managing interfaces, and pushing programme without sacrificing quality Able to pass relevant security / vetting requirements for a prison environment Rate / package Up to £400 per day (depending on experience) Staying away costs covered (accommodation/subsistence in line with project policy) Long run of work across the phases above Interested? If you ve done secure or high-control sites (prisons, hospitals, airports, live commercial) and you can take ownership of electrical delivery on a proper programme, get in touch quickly shortlist spaces will be tight.
James Lewis Recruitment
Basildon, Essex
Mechanical Project Manager Live Environment Projects London & Surrounding Areas £77,000 - £82,000 package Permanent An opportunity is available for a Mechanical Project Manager to join an established building services contractor delivering projects in highly sensitive, live environments. The role offers a mix of office and site-based work, with Mondays typically reserved for internal planning meetings at the office. This is a delivery and client-focused role not a business development position and is best suited to someone who thrives on building relationships, taking ownership of projects, and managing the detail from end to end. Project values typically range between £200k £500k, with most schemes delivered in occupied buildings, including hospitals, museums, and data centre infrastructure upgrades. Projects are often complex and logistically demanding, requiring confident stakeholder management and strong technical judgment. The role sits within a small, well-supported team structure, reporting to a senior lead and managing a limited number of key accounts. You ll oversee the full mechanical package across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with programme, quality, and commercial targets. This includes managing subcontractors, coordinating with in-house and external teams, maintaining client communication, and ensuring snag-free delivery. The scope of recent projects includes full VRF system replacements, medical and critical infrastructure upgrades, plantroom refurbishments, and heritage building interventions all within challenging, high-profile environments. This is a client-facing role requiring regular site attendance, confident communication, and the ability to work closely with consultants, contractors, and in-house teams. You ll typically hold 3 4 projects at once, with some accounts involving ongoing frameworks across multiple buildings. To be considered, you ll need a strong mechanical background and a hands-on approach to project management. Formal qualifications are not essential practical experience and a track record of delivering live projects to a high standard are what count. Candidates without direct experience in healthcare or heritage environments will still be considered, provided they can adapt quickly and communicate effectively with demanding clients. The role offers a total package of £77,000 - £82000 per annum. Additional benefits include travel, 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, (including your birthday off, and 3 days during the Christmas period). Apply today to start a confidential conversation.
Mechanical Project Manager Live Environment Projects London & Surrounding Areas £77,000 - £82,000 package Permanent An opportunity is available for a Mechanical Project Manager to join an established building services contractor delivering projects in highly sensitive, live environments. The role offers a mix of office and site-based work, with Mondays typically reserved for internal planning meetings at the office. This is a delivery and client-focused role not a business development position and is best suited to someone who thrives on building relationships, taking ownership of projects, and managing the detail from end to end. Project values typically range between £200k £500k, with most schemes delivered in occupied buildings, including hospitals, museums, and data centre infrastructure upgrades. Projects are often complex and logistically demanding, requiring confident stakeholder management and strong technical judgment. The role sits within a small, well-supported team structure, reporting to a senior lead and managing a limited number of key accounts. You ll oversee the full mechanical package across multiple projects, ensuring compliance with programme, quality, and commercial targets. This includes managing subcontractors, coordinating with in-house and external teams, maintaining client communication, and ensuring snag-free delivery. The scope of recent projects includes full VRF system replacements, medical and critical infrastructure upgrades, plantroom refurbishments, and heritage building interventions all within challenging, high-profile environments. This is a client-facing role requiring regular site attendance, confident communication, and the ability to work closely with consultants, contractors, and in-house teams. You ll typically hold 3 4 projects at once, with some accounts involving ongoing frameworks across multiple buildings. To be considered, you ll need a strong mechanical background and a hands-on approach to project management. Formal qualifications are not essential practical experience and a track record of delivering live projects to a high standard are what count. Candidates without direct experience in healthcare or heritage environments will still be considered, provided they can adapt quickly and communicate effectively with demanding clients. The role offers a total package of £77,000 - £82000 per annum. Additional benefits include travel, 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, (including your birthday off, and 3 days during the Christmas period). Apply today to start a confidential conversation.
