Mechanical Project Manager

Posted 25 April 2025
Salary £33 - £35/hour
Start Date Immediately
LocationEdinburgh
Job type Contract
Job DurationLong Term
Discipline Management and SupervisoryMechanical
Reference223387349

Job description

Position: Mechanical Project Manager

Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled and experienced Mechanical Project Manager to oversee mechanical systems and installations for our residential and commercial projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in mechanical systems management, team supervision, and a thorough understanding of residential and commercial building services.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing all aspects of the project at a commercial level, dealing with both the site team and the client.

  • Managing projects from estimation to completion whilst ensuring the work is completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

  • Manage all health and safety aspects for your projects including writing risk assessments, method statements, and safe systems of works.

  • Manage operatives & subcontractors, ensuring the installation of various packages is compliant with the drawings and specifications.

  • Managing the timely procurement of plant and materials within the allocated budgets for the project whilst ensuring all is specification compliant.

  • Ensuring compliance with the company’s latest policies and staying up to date with any changes to company procedures.

  • Ensuring the installation is done to the highest quality of workmanship using our internal QA procedures to record and track the quality process.

  • Monitor and report on site progress and support the customer by attending various site meetings.

  • Commissioning and handover process and work closely with the Quantity Surveyor to track the project financially.

Personal Qualities:

  • The successful candidate will need to be enthusiastic and work effectively leading a team.

  • Excellent communication skills are required as it is vital that you can communicate in a fluent and positive manner with other team members, sub-contractors, and clients.

  • A hard-working individual with a high level of IT literacy with experience in Microsoft Office.

  • Impeccable time-keeping and organizational skills is a must and requires both analytical and problem-solving skills.

  • An overall knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of mechanical systems and their installation methods is a must.

Entry Requirements:

  • Candidates must have experience as a Mechanical Building Services Project Manager on large-scale new build and refurbishment commercial projects along with HNC/HND/Degree in Building Services.

  • Strong leadership skills and the ability to work as part of a wider team is required.

  • Excellent people management skills and the ability to motivate others around them.

  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and multitask to ensure that timescales are met through effective planning and project management.

  • Candidates must hold a full UK driving license.