Mechanical Project Manager

Job Title: Mechanical Project Manager Location: London & South East Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance / Company Vehicle + Benefits About the Role A well-established and growing M&E contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join its delivery team, overseeing mechanical building services packages across residential, commercial, and data centre projects throughout London and the South East. This role offers the opportunity to take full ownership of projects from pre-construction through to commissioning and final handover, supported by a strong internal structure across commercial, procurement, and design teams. The successful candidate will be a delivery-focused professional with strong technical expertise, commercial awareness, and the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Key Responsibilities * Take full responsibility for the delivery of mechanical building services packages from pre-construction through to completion and handover. * Plan, programme, and coordinate project activities to ensure works are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. * Work closely with internal commercial, procurement, and design teams to ensure smooth project delivery. * Manage and coordinate mechanical subcontractors, suppliers, and specialist contractors. * Act as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, and site teams throughout the project lifecycle. * Monitor and manage project costs, variations, and progress reporting in collaboration with the commercial team. * Lead and chair internal and external project meetings, ensuring clear communication and accountability. * Ensure full compliance with health & safety, quality standards, and statutory requirements. * Oversee commissioning activities, testing, and validation of mechanical systems, particularly within critical environments such as data centres. * Ensure completion and submission of O&M manuals, certification, and project handover documentation. Requirements * Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within the M&E or building services sector. * Strong technical knowledge of mechanical building services systems and plant. * Experience delivering commercial, residential, or mission-critical / data centre projects. * Good commercial and contractual awareness, including managing variations and project budgets. * Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. * Strong organisational ability with the capability to manage multiple project priorities. * Willingness to work across London and the South East. Package * Car allowance or company vehicle * Competitive benefits package * Opportunity to work on large-scale commercial and data centre projects * Clear career progression within a growing M&E contractor