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Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 + Vehicle / Allowance + Fuel + Premium Benefits Package
Location: Primary coverage across Essex, M25 Corridor & Home Counties (occasional travel across the South of England)
Sector: Building Services / M&E (Educational & Commercial Projects)
About the Company
We are a premier, well-established Building Services and M&E Specialist known for excellence in delivering design, installation, and maintenance solutions across the public and private sectors. Built on a foundation of long-standing client relationships and continuous growth, we pride ourselves on an aspirational, supportive culture that invests heavily in our team's ongoing development.
The Role
Are you a driven Mechanical Project Manager ready to take total ownership of high-impact commercial and educational projects valued between £500k and £2M?
We are seeking an experienced technical lead to manage the complete project lifecycle—from initial start-up and execution to final client handover. In this role, you won't just oversee timelines and budgets; you'll be a key driver of quality, health & safety, value engineering, and client satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-End Delivery: Plan, execute, monitor, and successfully close out projects within time, cost, and quality parameters.
- Commercial & Financial Control: Track expenditure, manage budgets, conduct value engineering, and produce accurate bills of quantities & procurement trackers.
- Stakeholder & Team Leadership: Lead key project meetings with clients, suppliers, and third parties while managing site labor, operatives, and sub-contractors.
- Technical & Operational Excellence: Utilize CAD/drawing packages, project tools, and MS Office to maintain precise management documents and change control.
- Hands-on Leadership: Maintain rigorous H&S standards on-site and adopt a proactive, hands-on approach whenever needed to ensure successful project handovers.
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What We're Looking For
- Experience: 5+ years of proven project management experience within M&E / Building Services.
- Sector Portfolio: Strong background successfully delivering projects (£250k-£2M scope) within the Commercial and Educational sectors and able to manage multiple small projects or 1 larger one.
- Technical Skills: Sound schematic and CAD comprehension, alongside strong digital literacy (Microsoft Suite, OneDrive, software tracking tools).
- Location & Mobility: Full UK Driving License with flexibility to travel across Essex, the M25, Home Counties, and wider Southern regions.
- Desirable Qualifications: Degree in Mechanical Engineering / Construction Management, NVQ Level 6/7, SMSTS, CSCS, APM/Prince2, Commercial Gas/FGAS (beneficial, but strong hands-on track record is key!).
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What We Offer
- Base Salary: £60,000 - £80,000 (depending on experience).
- Company Vehicle / Car Allowance plus full Fuel Card & Expense Packages.
- Time Off: 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays.
- Health & Wellbeing: Healthcare options & Company Pension.
- Growth: Dedicated budgets for continual training, upskilling, and professional development.
- Culture: Regular bi-annual seasonal company events and a collaborative, forward-thinking working environment.
Ready to Elevate Your Career?
If you are a results-driven Mechanical Project Manager looking for your next long-term career step with a respected industry leader, we want to hear from you.
Apply today with your updated CV to arrange a confidential initial discussion.
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