Mechanical Construction Manager

  • Michael Taylor Search & Selection
  • Leicester, Leicestershire
  • 19/08/2026
Contract Construction

Job Description

Client: Our client is a leading Mechanical & Electrical contractor operating in London and the home counties. Having been established for 20 years they benefit from a large amount of repeat business. They pride themselves on being able to deliver technically, logistically challenging and fast-paced schemes. With a turnover in excess of £50M they operate in Commercial Office, Public sectors and high end residential. Their clients included: Galliford Try, British Land, Mace and Sir Robert McAlpine, to name a few.

Role: Mechanical Construction Manager Leicestershire Rate £325-£375 per day or permanent equivalent

Reporting to a Lead Project Manager the successful candidate will be responsible for managing a £18m M&E package within their own discipline. The project is a new build security facility. Key to this role is managing the project at site level; ensuring it is completed on time, to a high quality and within budget.

Role/Responsibilities:

  • Design Review (scope gaps / clashes)
  • Short term programming.
  • Health & Safety (RAMS).
  • Technical Submissions.
  • Preparation/issuing all RFI.
  • Sub-contractor coordination.
  • Management of commissioning stages
  • Liaising with client team, main contractor and sub-contractors
  • Progress meetings with sub-contractors, professional teams and client

The ideal candidate:

  • Progressed from a tools background and have good technical knowledge of mechanical services.
  • Experience managing projects to a minimum of £5M within your own discipline
  • A minimum 5 years experience in a management role
  • Ideally the candidate will have subcontracted to main contractors such as Sir Robert McAlpine, ISg, Mace, Wates, etc.