Progressive
Senior Project Manager
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Senior Project Manager - District Heating
London | 12-Month Contract | ASAP Start
Competitive Day Rates | Ltd Co / Umbrella
The Opportunity
An established mechanical services contractor is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead the delivery of major district heating and energy centre projects across London. This is a high-impact role with full project ownership—ideal for someone who thrives in fast-paced, technically complex environments and has a strong track record delivering large-scale mechanical or heat network schemes.
What You'll Be Doing
- Leading full lifecycle delivery of district heating and energy projects
- Managing site teams, subcontractors, and suppliers across multiple workstreams
- Driving programme, cost, quality, and HSE performance
- Overseeing large-scale pipework, plant rooms, and network installation
- Managing client relationships and acting as the key point of contact
- Controlling commercials including variations, valuations, and budgets
- Identifying risks and keeping projects on track in a challenging urban environment
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What We're Looking For
- Proven background in mechanical building services or pipework projects
- Strong experience delivering district heating / energy centre projects
- Track record working on complex London-based sites
- Solid understanding of construction sequencing and commissioning
- Experience with NEC or similar contracts
- Confident leader with strong commercial awareness
Qualifications
- Mechanical Engineering / Building Services Degree (or equivalent)
- Project Management certification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP) desirable
Why Apply
- Immediate start on a flagship London infrastructure programme
- Long-term contract with strong extension potential
- Competitive market rates with flexible payment options
- Opportunity to lead technically challenging, high-value projects
Desired Skills and Experience
- Proven background in mechanical building services or pipework projects
- Strong experience delivering district heating / energy centre projects
- Track record working on complex London-based sites
- Solid understanding of construction sequencing and commissioning
- Experience with NEC or similar contracts
- Confident leader with strong commercial awareness
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To find out more about Progressive please visit www.progressiverecruitment.com
Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales
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