True Consulting Ltd

Mechanical Contract Manager South East Guildford HQ Up to £70K + £5K Car Allowance Want to work for a growing mechanical contractor where you re trusted to run projects properly, not buried in layers of process? This is an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Contract Manager to join a business that has doubled turnover since 2019, secured a full order book for next year, and is targeting £35M turnover in the next few years. You ll deliver refurbishment and energy projects across schools, hospitals, universities and commercial buildings, focused around: Air source heat pumps Mechanical plant LHTW & chilled water pipework Large heating systems Connections into existing infrastructure Projects range from £100K - £4M and are delivered directly for end-user clients. The Role As a Mechanical Contract Manager, you ll take ownership of projects from pre-construction through to completion, including: Programme management Subcontractor coordination Health & Safety Technical submissions Cost control & variations Client management Site team leadership What They re Looking For This role suits a hands-on Mechanical Contract Manager with strong building services experience who still understands site delivery. You ll ideally have: Mechanical/building services background Experience with pipework & plant systems Refurbishment/live environment project experience Strong commercial awareness Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Why Join? Stable, growing business Full pipeline of secured work Genuine progression opportunities Supportive environment with work-life balance Flexibility earned through trust, not micromanagement

True are partnering with a respected, mechanical contractor renowned for delivering high-quality building services across the hospitality, leisure, and education sectors. With several new hotel projects secured across London and the Southeast, they re now looking to appoint a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to oversee multiple schemes ranging from £2M £7M in value. As Senior Mechanical Project Manager, you ll take the lead on 2 3 hotel developments overseeing a project manager on each site, managing full mechanical packages including ductwork, pipework, plumbing, heating, and air conditioning. You ll play a key role from early-stage design through to final commissioning, coordinating subcontractors, liaising with clients, and ensuring consistent, high-standard delivery across the board. While site presence is essential, the business supports a hybrid working approach where appropriate. We re looking for a senior-level project manager with proven experience delivering complex mechanical projects ideally within hotels or student accommodation who is confident working independently, across all stages, and building lasting relationships with both clients and delivery teams. Senior Mechanical Project Manager Package: £75,000 £100,000 basic salary (DOE) Car allowance Hybrid working supported 25 days holiday Projects across London and the Southeast Long-term project pipeline with a secure, well-established contractor High level of autonomy and influence on project success We re looking for someone with: Proven experience delivering full mechanical packages (HVAC, ductwork, heating, plumbing, controls) Strong background in hotel or student accommodation projects (other sectors considered) Ability to manage 2 3 projects valued between £2M £7M each Excellent client-facing and subcontractor management skills Confident across all stages Based in London or the Southeast Independent, proactive, and quality-focused approach