Mechanical Project Manager

Job Description

Position: Mechanical Project Manager\nLocation: Oxfordshire & surrounding Counties\nJob Type: Full-time, Permanent\nSalary: Competitive, dependent on experience £50-60k, company vehicle, Laptop, Contributory pension scheme, Private and personal Health Care Scheme\nLaboris Solutions is working with a respected mechanical contractor specialising in the new build sector, delivering high-quality mechanical installations across housing developments, care homes, and commercial buildings throughout the UK. With a strong reputation for professionalism, reliability, and delivering on time, they work with some of the country’s leading developers and main contractors. Based in Oxfordshire, their business is growing — and they are looking to expand their management team with the addition of an experienced Mechanical Project Manager.\nRole Overview\nThis is a key role within their project delivery team.

As a Mechanical Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading the mechanical package on new build projects from pre-construction through to completion. You’ll manage all site activities, coordinate with consultants, and supply chain partners, and ensure our projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to a high standard of workmanship.\nYou’ll be working on projects including:\n * New build residential housing developments\n * Purpose-built care homes\n * Commercial new build schemes (offices, mixed-use buildings, light industrial)\nKey Responsibilities\n * Manage the full lifecycle of mechanical works on multiple new build sites (typically £500k-£3m)\n * Take ownership of planning, installation, testing and commissioning of systems\n * Ensure projects meet all regulatory, safety, quality, and design specifications\n * Liaise with clients, consultants, and site teams to maintain strong working relationships.\n * Lead subcontractor coordination and internal delivery teams\n * Control budgets, procurement schedules, and resource planning\n * Produce project documentation including RAMS, progress reports, and O&M manuals.\n * Conduct and chair regular site meetings and technical reviews.\nRequirements\n * A minimum of 3+ years’ experience managing mechanical services on new build construction projects\n * Technical knowledge of systems including heating, hot & cold water, ventilation, and renewable technologies (e.g. heat pumps, underfloor heating)\n * Strong grasp of mechanical design principles, technical drawings, and installation methods\n * Excellent leadership and organisational skills\n * Familiarity with building regulations, CDM, and industry standards (CIBSE, BESA, etc.)\n * Commercial awareness and experience working under JCT and D&B contracts.\n * Full UK driving licence.\nRequired Qualifications\n * Minimum of NVQ level 2 in plumbing and heating (NVQ 3 preferable)\n * SMSTS / SSSTS\n * CSCS card (Manager or Supervisor level)\n * Experience delivering projects for housebuilders or care home operators