Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager

Main Construction Contractor (Specialist MEP Division)

Central London

A leading Tier 1 specialist MEP contractor is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager to join their team on a landmark commercial development project in Central London.

This is a major £40m MEP package, entering pre-construction in 2026, with site works commencing in early 2027 and practical completion scheduled for early 2028. This role offers the opportunity to shape the project from early-stage design through to delivery.

The Role

As Senior Mechanical Engineering Manager, you will:

• Lead and manage the mechanical engineering function from pre-construction through delivery

• Oversee and mentor 2 Mechanical Project Engineers

• Drive design coordination, value engineering, and technical compliance

• Work closely with internal MEP teams, consultants, and the main contractor

• Ensure programme, quality, and commercial targets are achieved

• Play a key role in client engagement and stakeholder management

• This is a leadership-focused role with significant responsibility across technical, programme, and people management aspects.

About You

We are looking for:

• Proven experience delivering large-scale commercial new build projects

• Strong mechanical background within Tier 1 or major MEP contractors

• Experience managing and developing engineering teams

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Ability to lead from pre-construction through to completion

• Senior Mechanical Project Engineers ready to step up will also be considered and are encouraged to apply.

Package

• £100,000 – £110,000 basic salary

• £7,200 car allowance

• Travel reimbursement

• Private healthcare

• Pension

• 24 days annual leave + additional benefits

• Clear progression pathway within a leading specialist MEP division

Referral scheme

Know someone suitable for this role?

• We offer a referral reward of approximately £500 in retail vouchers for a successful recommendation. If you refer a candidate who is placed in the position and successfully completes their probation period, you’ll receive vouchers as a thank you.

If this is of interest, or you would like to learn more, please apply or email tommy.smithson@peoplegroup.com for further information.