Mechanical Project Manager

  • Firstfix Recruitment Ltd
  • Long Eaton, Derbyshire
  • 17/03/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

FirstFix Recruitment are looking for a mechanical project manager for one of our clients. Our client is a leading M&E contractor known for delivering high quality projects across residential & commercial sectors. Our client is looking for a mechanical project manager to take full ownership of high-value projects from pre-construction including estimating for projects through to final handover.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-end delivery: Lead the mechanical scope of projects ranging from 500,000 to 5m, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to technical specification.
  • Commercial oversight: Manage procurement, sub-contractor valuations, and variations, working closely with the commercial team to maximize margin.
  • Technical leadership: Review mechanical designs for buildability and provide value-engineering solutions where applicable.
  • Stakeholder management: Act as the primary point of contact for main contractors, consultants, and end-clients, attending progress meetings and providing transparent reporting.
  • H&S & quality: Uphold an uncompromising culture of safety, ensuring all RAMS are in place and the highest quality of installation is maintained on-site.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Experienced: Proven experience as a project manager within the M&E subcontracting market.
  • Essential: Valid SMSTS and CSCS black card are essential.
  • Commercially Sharp: A strong understanding of JCT contracts and a "commercial mindset" toward project delivery.

Company Benefits

  • Performance-based bonus, company car, phone & laptop, and an enhanced annual leave package
  • Company pension
  • Profit sharing
  • A robust pipeline of projects.
  • A collaborative culture that values autonomy and professional integrity.