Sign up to access all features of our service.
  • Job search
  • Favorites
  • Create a CV
    New
  • Salaries
  • Subscriptions

Mechanical Project Manager

£18.6 - £21.6 per hourEstimated
We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager in Cambridge/Colchester to join a leading M&E contractor delivering high–quality mechanical installations across commercial, industrial, healthcare, education, and residential projects.

This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and organised professional to take ownership of projects from pre–construction through to completion, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
  • Manage mechanical projects from initial planning through to final handover.
  • Oversee project programmes, budgets, procurement, and labour resources.
  • Coordinate site teams, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.
  • Ensure projects are delivered in line with contractual requirements and programme deadlines.
  • Monitor project performance, costs, and progress, producing regular reports.
  • Maintain excellent client relationships and attend project meetings.
  • Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and company procedures.
  • Identify project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
  • Manage commissioning activities and ensure a smooth project handover.
Requirements
  • Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within the M&E or building services sector.
  • Strong knowledge of mechanical installations, including HVAC, plumbing, pipework, and public health systems.
  • Excellent organisational and project management skills.
  • Commercial awareness with experience managing project budgets.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
  • Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
  • HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services.
  • SMSTS qualification.
  • CSCS card.
  • First Aid qualification.
What's on Offer?
  • Competitive salary.
  • Company car or car allowance.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Annual leave plus bank holidays.
  • Career development and progression opportunities.
  • Ongoing training and support.
  • A collaborative and professional working environment.
If you're an experienced Mechanical Project Manager looking to join a forward–thinking business with an exciting pipeline of projects, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by submitting your CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.

(phone number removed) MP
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
Similar jobs that could be interesting for youBased on the Mechanical Project Manager in Essex vacancy
  • £90k - £96k per annum

    Company: BORNE RESOURCING LIMITED Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £90000 - £96000/annum basic + car allowance package (inclu
    Suggested
    Permanent
    Full-time

    BORNE RESOURCING LIMITED

    Loughton, Essex
    24 days ago
  • £55k - £65k per annum

    Company: HAYS ENGINEERING Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £55000 - £65000/annum negotiable doe
    Suggested
    Permanent
    Full-time

    HAYS ENGINEERING

    Basildon, Essex
    a month ago
  • £60k - £90k per annum

    Company: BORNE RESOURCING LIMITED Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £60000 - £90000/annum + package (includes excellent bonus
    Suggested
    Permanent
    Full-time

    BORNE RESOURCING LIMITED

    Loughton, Essex
    24 days ago
  • £56k - £73k per annumEstimated
     ...seven district, borough and city councils, as well as our local universities. Job overview As a Mechanical Technician with significant relevant practical and management experience? Join our Estates Engineering Team and play a pivotal role keeping our Trust's critical... 
    Suggested
    Full-time
    Rotating shifts

    Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Tr...

    Chelmsford, Essex
    1 day ago
  • £60k per annum

     ...Mechanical Maintenance Manager Location: West Thurrock, Essex Salary: £60,000 per annum The Role We're recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Manager to join a busy industrial operation based in West Thurrock. This is a key management position where... 
    Suggested

    Pin Point Recruitment

    Grays, Essex
    4 days ago
  • £53k - £70k per annumEstimated
     ...Job summary As a Mechanical Technician with significant relevant practical and management experience? Join our Estates Engineering Team and play a pivotal role keeping our Trust's critical services running 24/7. You'll be managing Planned Preventative Maintenance, emergency... 
    Full-time
    Apprenticeship
    Visa sponsorship
    Skilled worker visa
    Rotating shifts
    Day shift

    Basildon and Thurrock University Hospitals NHS Foundation Tr...

    Chelmsford, Essex
    1 day ago
  • £60k - £65k per annum

     ...Electrical Contracts Manager Location: Essex & East Anglia Salary: Circa £60,000 An established electrical contractor with a...  ...expanding team. Working across electrical and renewable energy projects, you'll be responsible for overseeing contracts primarily within... 
    Long-term contract
    Permanent
    On-site

    PSR Solutions

    Essex
    3 days ago
  • £450 per day

     ...Interim Pre-Construction Housing Delivery Project Manager Initial 12 month contract (with a view to extend) Harlow District Council £450.00 per day (umbrella) Location: Harlow (1-3 days per week onsite) Carrington West are supporting Harlow District Council in... 
    Full-time
    Temporary
    Interim
    Work from home

    Carrington West

    Harlow, Essex
    a month ago
  • £31k - £42k per annumEstimated
     ...to brands who want to elevate their marketing through retail graphics, pop-up stores and marketing events. We are looking for a Project Manager to join our team based in Witham, Essex. At Collide we specialise in delivering exceptional projects tailored to our clients’ needs... 

    SGS & Co

    Witham, Essex
    12 days ago
  • £38k - £49k per annumEstimated
     ...About the role Balfour Beatty is seeking an experienced Project Manager with a strong utilities background to support the delivery of multi-utility diversion works on the Lower Thames Crossing – Roads North of the Thames (RNOT) programme. This is a pivotal leadership role... 
    Long-term contract
    Remote
    Flexible hours

    Balfour Beatty

    Grays, Essex
    10 days ago
  • £70k - £75k per annum

    Company: COMPLETE SITE RECRUITMENT Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £70000 - £75000/annum
    Permanent
    Full-time

    COMPLETE SITE RECRUITMENT

    Basildon, Essex
    27 days ago
  • £51k - £68k per annumEstimated
     ...company specialising in the delivery of high–quality public sector projects across a range of sectors, including education, healthcare, local authority, and community buildings require two project managers to join their expanding team Projects typically range in value from... 
    Harlow, Essex
    12 days ago
  • £62k - £82k per annumEstimated
     ...Project Manager I am currently working with a strong Tier One Main Contractor, who have an opportunity for Project Manager, to oversee large new build school in Essex from planning to handover. This is a great opportunity to join a solid and stable company, with great opportunities... 
    Braintree, Essex
    12 days ago
  • £43k - £56k per annumEstimated
     ...The role will be focused on delivering fit–out projects across London, with the successful candidate taking responsibility for projects...  ...looking for someone who is confident in all aspects of project management, including estimating, client liaison, programme management, subcontractor... 
    On-site
    Basildon, Essex
    24 days ago
  • £40k - £55k per annum

     ...Project Manager role covering Essex and London projects, offering career progression, hybrid working, varied refurbishment projects, and expenses paid. The Company We are recruiting for an established specialist business delivering complex refurbishment, retrofit, and... 
    Long-term contract
    Hybrid working
    On-site

    PATH Recruitment Ltd

    Brentwood, Essex
    a month ago
  • £49k - £65k per annumEstimated
     ...Project Manager – New Build School – Essex A Project Manager is required to oversee a circa 25m new build school project in Essex. The scheme is just about to commence on site and will be due for completion in January 2028. Candidates ideally will come from a civil engineering... 
    Permanent
    Temporary
    Chelmsford, Essex
    12 days ago
  • £110k - £120k per annum

    Company: FAWKES & REECE LONDON Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £110000 - £120000/annum
    Permanent
    Full-time

    FAWKES & REECE LONDON

    Braintree, Essex
    18 days ago
  • £50.4k - £56k per annum

     .... From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Project Manager at either our Fort Halstead or Shoeburyness site, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership... 
    Permanent
    Full-time
    3 days/week

    QinetiQ

    Shoeburyness, Essex
    7 days ago
  • £70k - £75k per annum

     ...Project Manager – Workplace Fit Out London | Leading Fit Out Contractor Are you an experienced Project Manager with a passion for delivering high-quality workplace environments? This is an opportunity to join a growing specialist contractor with a reputation for delivering... 
    Permanent
    On-site
    Flexible hours
    Essex
    a month ago
  • £43k - £56k per annumEstimated
     ...Job Description We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to lead and oversee a complex construction and infrastructure project within the airside and landside environments of a busy international airport. The role requires a strong understanding... 
    Full-time
    Flexible hours

    Farrans Construction

    Stansted Mountfitchet, Essex
    28 days ago
  • £61k - £79k per annumEstimated
     ...We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of rail infrastructure projects in the East Anglia region, with a particular focus on earthworks and civil engineering works within the rail environment. This is an excellent opportunity for... 
    Colchester, Essex
    6 days ago
  • £49.5k per annum

     ...productivity. We prioritise employee well-being and play a vital role in fostering stronger communities. We are seeking a Hard FM Project Manager to lead the delivery of a diverse portfolio of client and Sodexo-led projects at Merville Barracks, Colchester, CO2 7UT . This... 
    40 hours/week
    Full-time
    Monday to Friday
    Shift work

    Sodexo

    Colchester, Essex
    1 day ago
  • £80k per annum

     ...Construction Project Manager – Essex – Up to GBP80,000 DOE About the Company Our client is a leading Design & Build contractor that operates across the UK & Europe managing high profile construction projects. They have an excellent reputation within the industry and... 
    Epping, Essex
    24 days ago
  • £50k - £65k per annumEstimated
     ...Company Description Established in 2012, Omnia Projects is a respected specialist in T&D engineering, project management and technical assurance. With over 110 staff the company has delivered critical infrastructure for clients including National Grid, helping to shape... 
    Full-time

    Egis Group

    Tilbury, Essex
    1 day ago
  • £55k - £70k per annum

    Company: REINFORCED RECRUITMENT Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £55000 - £70000/annum
    Permanent
    Full-time

    REINFORCED RECRUITMENT

    Little Burstead, Essex
    19 days ago
  • £65k - £75k per annum

    Company: SNOWDON RECRUITMENT LTD Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £65000 - £75000/annum
    Permanent
    Full-time

    SNOWDON RECRUITMENT LTD

    Basildon, Essex
    25 days ago
  • £61k - £81k per annumEstimated
     ...Screed Project Manager Location: London Job Type: Permanent Salary: (negotiable for the right candidate and depending on experience) Overview We are seeking an experienced Screed Project Manager to oversee flooring, screeding, and resin projects across multiple... 
    Long-term contract
    Permanent
    Chigwell, Essex
    13 days ago
  • £40k - £55k per annum

     ...Intermediate Building Services Engineer - Mechanical About the Company My client is a...  ...opportunity to work on a diverse portfolio of projects, primarily within the healthcare and...  ...documentation, reports, and recommendations. ·Manage projects through all stages of design and... 
    Permanent
    Full-time
    Immediate start

    Carrington West

    Billericay, Essex
    a month ago
  • £42k - £43k per annum

     ...Mechanical Maintenance Engineer – Tilbury, Essex – Up to £43,000 Excellent opportunity for a multiskilled Mechanical Technician to join...  ...times. Escalate any major site issues or incidents to your line manager promptly. Maintain awareness of Health, Safety, Environmental... 
    Permanent
    Monday to Friday
    Day shift

    CBW Staffing Solutions Ltd

    Tilbury, Essex
    21 days ago
  • £35k - £47k per annumEstimated
     ...consultancy and trusted advisor, offering Architecture and Design, Project Management, Surveying, Engineering, and Energy and Sustainability...  ...across all sectors. We currently have a vacancy open for a Mechanical Design Engineer  who is looking to develop their career,... 
    Full-time
    Hybrid working
    Monday to Friday

    Barker Associates

    Braintree, Essex
    10 days ago

Do you want to receive more vacancies?

Subscribe and receive similar vacancies to Mechanical Project Manager. Be the first to apply!