Curve Recruitment
Mechanical Project Manager
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Mechanical Project Manager
Location: Leicester
Salary: £55,000 - £60,000
Benefits: Car allowance, 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays, pension
A Mechanical, Electrical & Plumbing Contractor is seeking a proactive Mechanical Project Manager to join their expanding team in Leicester. The role involves overseeing and delivering a range of mechanical projects up to the value of £1.5M (MEP) with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
They deliver high-quality MEP building services projects across the commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and public sectors throughout the East and West Midlands.
About the Role
If you're looking for a role with a growing contractor where you can make a real impact and develop your career, this is an ideal opportunity for you. You'll be joining a business that values teamwork, strong communication, and quality delivery with the chance to work on a range of exciting projects and be part of a supportive, professional team.
Responsibilities
As the Mechanical Project Manager, you will have the following responsibilities:
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- Managing mechanical projects from pre-construction through to completion and final handover, based from the office with regular site visits as required.
- Planning and coordinating labor, materials, plant, subcontractors, and procurement.
- Managing site teams and ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently, and to programme.
- Monitoring project costs, variations, and financial performance to achieve successful commercial outcomes.
- Carrying out regular site visits, quality inspections, and progress meetings.
- Ensuring compliance with all current health & safety legislation and mechanical industry standards.
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, consultants, and subcontractors.
- Producing project reports and maintaining accurate documentation throughout the project lifecycle.
- Ensuring a smooth mechanical handover to the client and providing aftercare support.
- Assisting with tender and quotes preparation.
Qualifications and Experience
Successful applicants will have the following qualifications and experience:
- Proven experience of working within a similar commercial environment including mechanical installations and project management on projects up to £1M + (M&E).
- Overall knowledge and understanding of a wide variety of mechanical systems and their installation methods.
- Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously from inception through to completion.
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to deliver projects within budget.
- Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.
- Effective planning and project management skills.
- Good people management and motivational skills.
- The ability to work under pressure to meet set deadlines.
- The ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize workloads.
- Valid SMSTS, SSSTS, Gold CSCS Skills Card.
- Relevant mechanical industry qualifications.
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Contact
Please contact Adam Brown on 07368400891 / 01638 614599 or email adam@curverecruit.com for more information about this role or if you are interested in a new opportunity within the Building Services sector (Mechanical Project Manager, Mechanical Site Manager, Mechanical Contract Manager).
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