Mechanical Project Manager

  • Core Group
  • City, London
  • 14/04/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

About the Company

We are a well-established, privately owned M&E contractor turning over circa £50m, delivering high-quality mechanical and electrical installations across the commercial fit-out and refurbishment sectors. Our portfolio includes projects ranging from £2m to £20m, working with leading clients, consultants and main contractors.

Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced Mechanical Fit-Out Project Manager to join our team and take ownership of multiple fast-paced small works projects.

The Role

You will be responsible for the delivery of multiple mechanical fit-out projects with individual values between £500k £3m, overseeing the full project lifecycle from pre-construction through to final account and handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Project Manager who enjoys autonomy, client interaction and running several concurrent projects.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage multiple mechanical fit-out projects concurrently
  • Overall responsibility for programme, commercial performance and quality
  • Manage subcontractors and direct labour
  • Coordinate with electrical, design teams, consultants and end clients
  • Ensure compliance with H&S, quality and company procedures
  • Chair site meetings and report project progress internally
  • Manage variations, change control and commercial input alongside QS
  • Oversee commissioning, testing and handover stages
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within an M&E contractor
  • Strong background in commercial fit-out / refurbishment projects
  • Experience managing multiple small-to-medium value projects
  • Good technical knowledge of mechanical building services (HVAC, pipework, plant)
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Comfortable working at pace across several live sites
  • SMSTS / CSCS (preferred)
Package & Benefits
  • £80,000+ salary (depending on experience)
  • Travel fully paid for
  • Private healthcare
  • Pension scheme
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Performance-related bonus
  • Long-term career progression within a growing contractor
Why Join?
  • Financially stable, growing M&E contractor
  • Strong pipeline of repeat fit-out work
  • Supportive senior management and autonomy in role
  • Opportunity to progress to Senior Project Manager level