Mechanical Project Manager

Location Eastbourne
Discipline: M&E Contracting
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £75,000 - £85,000/ Annum + Full Package
Contact name: Steve Gearing

Contact email: steve@gearingrecruitment.co.uk
Job ref: 224667763
Published: 30 days ago
Startdate: ASAP

Mechanical Project Manager

A well-established M&E Sub-Contractor is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to support the delivery of commercial and education sector installation projects in Eastbourne. The initial scheme is a £1.7m refurbishment project, with a strong pipeline of follow-on works expected over the coming years.

This role suits someone with a proven track record of delivering mid-value M&E projects who is confident managing programmes, subcontractors and commercial elements while maintaining strong client relationships.

The Role

  • Attend and contribute to pre-tender and technical meetings.

  • Manage site programmes, delivery schedules and on-site teams.

  • Oversee and coordinate mechanical subcontractors and suppliers.

  • Identify and implement value-engineering opportunities.

  • Maintain strong working relationships with clients, consultants and partners.

  • Support cost control, variations and commercial decisions.

  • Manage procurement of materials, plant and subcontract packages.

  • Monitor quality, H&S compliance and project documentation.

  • Provide regular progress updates and reporting to senior management.

Experience Required

  • Demonstrable experience delivering £1m–£3m M&E projects (refurbishment or new build).

  • Strong mechanical engineering understanding with commercial awareness.

  • Experience in education or commercial sector projects desirable.

  • Confident leading site teams and managing multiple stakeholders.

  • Good understanding of procurement, variations and cost management.

  • SMSTS / CSCS preferred.