Project Manager
Mechanical Project Manager Competitive salary + benefits Permanent Milton Keynes (regional projects) Full Time
Harper Recruitment Group are working in partnership with a well?established organisation within the mechanical and building services sector. They are looking for an experienced, organised and technically strong Mechanical Project Manager to oversee the delivery of multiple mechanical services projects across the Milton Keynes region.
This role combines hands?on project coordination, technical oversight and team leadership, offering a varied and fast?paced working environment. The successful Mechanical Project Manager will take ownership of projects from inception to completion, ensuring safe, compliant and commercially successful delivery. You will work collaboratively with stakeholders, lead site teams and maintain high standards of quality, safety and communication throughout each project.
What will the role involve?
• Planning and delivering mechanical services projects in line with specifications, budgets and timelines
• Developing project schedules, resource plans and procurement requirements
• Conducting risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies
• Overseeing installation of HVAC, plumbing and mechanical systems
• Carrying out site inspections, QA checks and ensuring full H&S compliance
• Preparing progress reports, technical submissions and project documentation
• Managing project budgets and identifying cost?saving opportunities
• Leading supervisors, operatives and subcontractors to ensure smooth delivery • Liaising with stakeholders and providing regular project updates
• Troubleshooting technical issues and ensuring timely resolution
Who are we looking for?
• Experience delivering mechanical projects within building services, construction or engineering
• Experience delivering mechanical projects within long?term public sector contracts
• Strong technical understanding of HVAC, plumbing and mechanical systems
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• Confident managing budgets, procurement and commercial performance
• IOSH or equivalent H&S qualification (desirable)
• Ability to lead teams and work collaboratively across multiple sites
• Proactive, solutions?focused and able to manage competing priorities
• Commitment to delivering high?quality, safe and compliant projects
Benefits
• Company car included within the role
• Flexible working options available •
Recognition and rewards for long?term service
• Long?term public sector project delivery across the region
• Competitive benefits package
• Long?term career development
• Varied regional project workload
This is an excellent opportunity to join a reputable and supportive organisation offering long?term stability, a varied workload and the chance to lead high?value mechanical projects across the Milton Keynes region.
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Due to the large volume of applications we receive, we are unfortunately unable to contact all candidates. If you have not heard from a consultant within the next three days, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion. Please do not hesitate to apply for other suitable roles in the future.
About Harper Recruitment Group:
Harper Recruitment Group has been offering high?quality recruitment services across Nottingham, Derby and the wider East Midlands since 1987, specialising in recruiting business support professionals of all levels on a permanent, contract or temporary basis.
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