Senior Mechanical Project Manager

1st Step Solutions are supporting a M&E Contractor who have an opportunity for a Senior Mechanical Project Manager on a permanent position based in London and Surrounding areas.

Our client is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead the successful delivery of complex building services projects, from initial planning and pre-construction through to installation, commissioning and final handover.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Project Manager with a strong background in managing large-scale, technically challenging projects. The successful candidate will take ownership of project delivery, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget and to the highest standards of quality.

We are particularly interested in individuals with experience in data centres and other critical environments, although candidates from other technically demanding sectors will also be considered.

Key Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the successful delivery of projects from initial planning through to completion and handover.
• Lead and manage project teams, including site management, engineers, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Develop and manage project programmes, ensuring key milestones and deadlines are achieved.
• Manage project budgets, costs, cash flow and commercial performance.
• Oversee procurement, subcontractor appointments and supply chain management.
• Ensure all works are delivered in accordance with contractual requirements, specifications and quality standards.
• Maintain the highest standards of health, safety and environmental compliance.
• Manage client relationships, acting as the main point of contact throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and manage project risks, resolving issues proactively and effectively.
• Oversee commissioning, testing, practical completion and final project handover.
• Provide regular project reporting, updates and financial forecasts to senior management.

Candidate Requirements

We are looking for a driven and commercially aware Senior Project Manager who can demonstrate:

• A stable and consistent employment history, demonstrating career growth, increasing responsibility and commitment.
• A clear track record of progression within project management or building services.
• The ability to demonstrate ownership of increasingly complex and high-value projects.

• Experience of taking projects from initial planning and pre-construction through to completion, commissioning and final handover would be highly advantageous.
• Alternatively, candidates should have managed a substantial part of the project lifecycle and be able to demonstrate clear responsibility for delivery.
• Strong programme, financial, commercial and contractual management skills.

• Experience managing multidisciplinary project teams and complex supply chains.
• Data centre experience would be a significant advantage.
• We would also welcome candidates with experience in other critical or technically demanding environments, including:
  • Hospitals and healthcare facilities.
  • Advanced engineering and manufacturing facilities.
  • Airports and aviation infrastructure.
  • Other mission-critical or complex building services environments.

On Offer

• Competitive salary
• Auto enrolment into pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Life insurance 3x salary after probation)
• Sick pay
• Profit Share
• Season Ticket Loan