Mechanical Project Manager - HVAC

  • WR HVAC
  • 29/01/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Mechanical Project Manager

Midlands-based (ideally) Nationwide Projects

The Company
We are working with a well-established and growing building services contractor operating across the UK. The business provides air conditioning, heating systems, ventilation, electrical services and plumbing, delivering full design, installation and maintenance solutions.

Projects are delivered across the commercial and industrial sectors with typical project values ranging from 20k to 1m. Due to continued growth and a strong order book, they are now looking to strengthen their project delivery team.

The Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to take responsibility for delivering mechanical packages on nationwide projects. The role would suit someone ideally based in the Midlands, comfortable managing multiple projects and leading site teams from pre-construction through to final handover.

You will take full ownership of the project lifecycle, ensuring works are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage mechanical projects from contract award through to final account and handover

  • Oversee site teams, subcontractors and suppliers

  • Develop and manage project programmes, budgets and forecasts

  • Ensure compliance with health & safety and company procedures

  • Act as the main point of contact for clients and consultants

  • Coordinate procurement, installation, commissioning and handover

  • Provide regular progress and cost reporting to senior management

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within building services / M&E

  • Strong air conditioning knowledge is highly desirable

  • Solid technical understanding of mechanical systems (HVAC, pipework, ventilation, plant)

  • Ability to manage multiple projects with nationwide travel

  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

  • Full UK driving licence

Package

  • Up to around 70,000 (dependent on experience)

  • Car or car allowance

  • Pension and company benefits

  • Long-term career stability within a growing contractor

WR HVAC M&E are recruitment partner for HVAC jobs. Our customers include a range of large and small M&E companies, manufacturers and suppliers of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. We recruit UK wide for sales, management and technical jobs.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.