Mechanical Project Manager - #1759224

Contract Type: Fixed-term or freelance options availableStart Date: Immediate / FlexibleDuration: 7 MonthsDay Rate: £350 - £500 / day

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead the delivery of a £3.8m mechanical services installation at a hospital. The project involves a large-scale de-steam and energy centre upgrade, with complex mechanical works carried out in a live healthcare environment.This is a site-based role requiring strong leadership, technical expertise, and client management experience.Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the mechanical installation works from site, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.
• Act as the primary point of contact for the client, managing communication, progress updates, and expectations.
• Oversee and coordinate site teams including mechanical and electrical foremen, direct labour, and subcontractors.
• Ensure all Health & Safety procedures are adhered to, with responsibility for implementing and reviewing RAMS (Risk Assessments & Method Statements).
• Manage and maintain the project programme, identifying risks, coordinating with all trades, and updating timelines as required.
• Price, track, and manage variations with clear documentation and commercial awareness.
• Liaise with and delegate tasks to on-site mechanical and electrical project engineers, each supporting 2 days per week.
• Ensure quality and compliance across all mechanical installations, working to detailed drawings and specifications.

Requirements:

• Proven experience delivering mechanical services installations, particularly involving plantrooms and large-scale infrastructure projects.
• Previous project management experience in live environments, ideally healthcare.
• Strong technical understanding of mechanical building services.
• Hands-on experience managing Health & Safety, including the preparation and review of RAMS.
• Proficiency in managing and updating project programmes to maintain control of delivery timelines.
• Commercially astute, with experience in variation pricing and change management.
• Excellent leadership and team coordination skills across multiple disciplines.
• Experience with pre-fabricated mechanical services is highly desirable.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage site issues independently.