Senior Mechanical Project Manager

  • Coyle Personnel
  • Thrapston, Northamptonshire
  • 22/05/2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

We re seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead mechanical delivery across major, multi-disciplinary defence projects. You ll take ownership from tender through to completion driving performance, ensuring compliance, and delivering projects safely, on time and within budget.

What you ll be doing:

  • Lead mechanical packages through tender, design, procurement and delivery
  • Oversee the full lifecycle: installation, commissioning and handover
  • Ensure technical compliance with specifications, drawings and engineering standards
  • Develop and manage project programmes, setting milestones and tracking delivery
  • Identify and mitigate risk while maximising opportunities
  • Apply robust project controls to ensure efficient and compliant execution

What we re looking for:

  • Proven track record delivering large-scale MEP projects to programme and budget
  • Strong technical/engineering qualifications
  • SMSTS minimum with solid H&S knowledge
  • Experience in MEPH testing and commissioning
  • Confident leader with experience managing teams
  • Ability to manage complex interfaces and multiple disciplines

What s on offer:

  • 24/7 digital GP service for you and your family
  • Financial wellbeing and employee support programmes
  • Genuine ongoing professional development opportunities
  • Strong project pipeline (meaning continual work opportunities)
  • Enhanced family-friendly benefits
  • Flexible working options are available where possible

Interested? Apply or reach out to Liam Hargate at Coyles for a confidential conversation