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Contract Type: Fixed-term or freelance options available
Start Date: Immediate / Flexible
Duration: 7 Months
Day 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