Mechanical Project Manager in Reading, Berkshire
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The Opportunity
We are working with a well established, family run engineering contractor delivering mechanical building services across a wide range of sectors including commercial, residential, healthcare, education, data centres, laboratories, and retail.
Due to a sustained period of growth and multiple project awards, they are looking to appoint an experienced M&E Project Manager to support delivery across key projects.
Remuneration
* £70,000-£75,000 (Perm only) or £350-£400 a day (Freelance)
* Car Allowance, Private Health Care, Death in Service, Pension (Perm only)
Current Project
The successful candidate will initially be delivering a £3.5m mechanical & public health package based in Shinfield, Reading (M4 Corridor), involving:
* Full mechanical & public health pipework installation
* Laboratory, welfare and office environments
* LTHW, CHW, domestic water, lab water, SVP, RWP & drainage systems
* Mixed installation methods (welded, screwed, brazed, solvent weld, fusion)
* Working alongside a Tier 1 main contractor
* Programme duration: 30–40 weeks
The Role
As Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for project delivery from pre-construction through to handover and commercial close-out.
Key responsibilities include:
* Managing full project lifecycle (programme, cost, quality & delivery)
* Leading site teams and coordinating subcontractors
* Client-facing – attending progress, coordination & commercial meetings
* Managing cost plans, forecasting and reporting
* Supporting QS with applications, variations and contractual matters
* Ensuring compliance with JCT/NEC contracts
* Driving health & safety, quality and programme performance
* Mentoring junior team members and leading by example
(Full job description available upon request)
About You
* Proven experience as an M&E / Mechanical Project Manager
* Strong background in pipework & mechanical building services
* Commercially aware with strong understanding of JCT/NEC contracts
* Confident leading teams and managing stakeholders
* CSCS Black Card (NVQ Level 6) – essential
The Business
* UK-based, family-run engineering contractor
* Circa £9m turnover
* Team of ~20 direct staff + 100+ subcontractors
* Strong pipeline across the M4 corridor and London
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
- Location:
- Reading
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Manager, Project Manager, PROJECT, Management, Project Management, Mechanical
