Project Manager in IP1

Job DescriptionProject Manager (Mechanical Bias) Location: Ipswich based office / sites across London & South East Salary: £50,000 DOE + Company Car Allowance Hours: Monday-Friday Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time A well-established building services contractor is looking to strengthen its Projects team with an experienced Project Manager with a Mechanical bias. The role will involve overseeing projects across London and the Southeast, with responsibility for site teams, HSE, quality, client relationships and project delivery. The business has grown into a contractor over the last 10 years with a high volume of engineers on the road daily, offering services across the mechanical and electrical sector. With continued growth and a strong pipeline of work, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable business with genuine career progression. What You'll Be Doing * Lead and manage commercial mechanical and M&E projects valued between £100K–£2M * Oversee engineers, site teams and subcontractors across multiple projects * Manage projects from planning through to completion and commissioning, ensuring they are delivered safely, on time, within budget and to quality standards * Manage project planning, cost control, variations, contract requirements and resources * Build strong relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders * Review HSE, quality requirements, specifications and project schedules * Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, purchasing and project resources * Identify and mitigate risks, manage issues and ensure compliance throughout the project * Participate in tender processes and provide project reviews and reports to senior management * Travel weekly to sites across London and the Southeast What We're Looking For * Minimum 10 years' proven project experience, ideally on projects valued £100K–£2M * Minimum 8 years' mechanical background within mechanical construction, M&E, mechanical installation, HVAC or commercial HVAC * Strong Mechanical / M&E Project Management experience * Commercial Gas / Mechanical bias * Mechanical trade qualification – City & Guilds, NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent * Proven experience managing site teams and subcontractors * Strong project planning, cost control and commercial management experience * Excellent leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills * Previous site experience across operations, construction and commissioning * Full UK driving licence * Strong understanding of HSE, quality and compliance requirements What’s on Offer * Company car or car allowance * Company bonus scheme * Ipswich-based head office with regular travel across London & the Southeast * Company pension and paid annual leave * Private health plan, including 24/7 online GP service * Training and development opportunities * Genuine career progression * Strong office support and collaborative team environment * Company social events Apply now or get in touch for further information about this exciting opportunity