Job Title: Senior Mechanical Project Manager Salary: Up to 120,000 plus package Location: Central London

Why Join?

• Salaries on offer from up to 120,000 plus package. However, exceptions can be made to obtain the top talent.

• Play a key role in the delivery of projects valued from 20 - 50 million MEP.
• Projects in the commercial office, educational, residential & pharmaceutical sectors.
• All work is with tier one contractor such as MACE, McLaren, John Sisk, Wates, Multiplex & Sir Robert McAlpine.
• This business has organically increased their turnover year on year since covid and are established as a tier one contractor in the UK.
• An engineering led business with well resourced project teams.

Company Overview

A prestigious Tier One M&E contractor is looking for an accomplished Senior Mechanical Project Manager to take the mechanical lead on a flagship 30M+ project in Central London, a career-defining opportunity right at the heart of the capital.

This is a key appointment within a business renowned for delivering some of London's most high-profile and technically challenging schemes. It offers the platform for an ambitious mechanical leader to take ownership of large-scale delivery, join a high-performing project team, and play a pivotal role in the company's ongoing growth trajectory.

You'll be joining a forward-thinking contractor recognised for its collaborative culture, industry-leading standards, and strong pipeline of major London projects. In return, you'll receive a market-leading salary and benefits package, with clear progression toward senior leadership as the business continues to expand.

If you're ready to take the next step with one of the UK's most dynamic M&E contractors - and want your work to shape the future of London's skyline - this is the opportunity to seize.

Key Duties & responsibilities

• Health & Safety Leadership - Champion a culture of safety on site, ensuring strict compliance with Health & Safety regulations and best practices across all operatives, supervisors, and subcontractors.

• Engineering & Design Management - Lead the mechanical design process from concept through to completion, reviewing and challenging designs to ensure technical accuracy, buildability, and compliance with client specifications and statutory standards.

• Pre-Construction & Planning - Support the pre-construction phase by developing detailed programmes, procurement schedules, and design deliverables. Provide technical input during tender and value-engineering stages to enhance project outcomes.

• Procurement & Supply Chain Management - Oversee all mechanical procurement activities, including take-offs, supplier engagement, and major plant and material call-offs. Ensure procurement aligns with budget, programme, and technical requirements.

• Site Leadership - Take overall mechanical ownership on-site, leading delivery teams and coordinating with the wider M&E project leadership to ensure seamless integration of services and achievement of project milestones.

• Commercial & Financial Control - Work closely with the commercial team to manage budgets, forecast costs, approve variations, and identify value-engineering opportunities to optimise commercial performance.

• Quality Assurance & Compliance - Implement robust quality management systems, ensuring all installations meet design intent, industry standards, and client expectations. Conduct inspections and ensure commissioning readiness.

• Team Leadership & Development - Lead, mentor, and support mechanical engineers, supervisors, and site managers, fostering collaboration and accountability across the delivery team.

• Client & Stakeholder Management - Act as a key point of contact for mechanical works, building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and stakeholders to ensure satisfaction and proactive issue resolution.

• Programme Management - Drive mechanical delivery in line with master programme, identifying and mitigating risks, managing resources efficiently, and ensuring timely completion through to handover.

• Testing, Commissioning & Handover - Oversee all mechanical commissioning activities, ensuring systems are fully tested, certified, and handed over in accordance with client requirements and project documentation.

For more information or a confidential discussion about this role and other MEP opportunities, please contact Brandon Goatley at GH Engage.