Senior Mechanical Project Manager

Job Opportunity: Mechanical Project Manager – Large Commercial & Industrial Projects (Tier 1 Process)
Location: Cambridge / Regional (large commercial & industrial portfolio)
Sector: Tier 1 Contracting
Project Value: Medium to large-scale commercial & industrial schemes
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Competitive (depending on experience)

We are recruiting for a Mechanical Project Manager to join a Tier 1 contracting operation, leading delivery on complex large commercial and industrial mechanical building services projects. This role demands a process-driven professional who can navigate the rigours of Tier 1 governance while delivering technical excellence and programme performance.

• Lead the full delivery of mechanical packages on large commercial and industrial projects, ensuring alignment with Tier 1 process and governance frameworks

• Drive project planning, resource allocation, procurement, installation, commissioning, and handover of HVAC, plumbing, and associated mechanical systems

• Interface with clients, design consultants, supply chain partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure clarity, compliance, and risk mitigation

• Manage subcontractors and on-site teams to maintain quality, cost control, and programme adherence

• Embed and enforce Tier 1 quality, health & safety, and environmental standards across all stages

• Chair progress and coordination meetings; produce structured reports and change control documentation

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager on large commercial or industrial projects (Tier 1 or equivalent delivery environment preferred)

• Strong familiarity with Tier 1 processes: programme control, risk management, quality systems, commercial governance, and formal reporting

• Technical knowledge of mechanical building services including HVAC, process cooling/heating, and complex M&E integration

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Relevant industry qualifications (e.g., SMSTS, CSCS, or equivalent); mechanical/service delivery accreditation advantageous

• Track record of delivering projects on time, to budget, and to high-specification standards

• Opportunity to operate within a structured Tier 1 framework on high-profile industrial/commercial schemes

• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned to the scale of projects and responsibility

• Clear career progression into senior delivery or programme roles

• Exposure to technically challenging, high-value work with a reputable contractor

Interested?
Send your CV to Harry Severn - (url removed) or call (phone number removed) to arrange a confidential discussion.