Mechanical Project Manager - UK

This is an opportunity for a Mechanical Project Manager to lead high-value, technically complex mechanical and industrial refrigeration projects for a well-established engineering organisation operating across the UK. You’ll work on challenging, bespoke projects in demanding environments, supported by experienced technical teams and strong operational leadership.

 

The role offers autonomy, variety, and long-term career development within a business that values mechanical engineering technical excellence, and professional development. Applications are welcomed from candidates based anywhere in the UK to support a nationwide customer base.

 

What you’ll be doing as Mechanical Project Manager

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for projects from order acceptance through to customer acceptance and final invoicing. You will ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification, while protecting contractual and commercial interests.

 

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading, motivating and supporting project teams
• Managing contracts from handover to completion and final payment
• Coordinating internal resources, suppliers and subcontractors
• Ensuring manufacture and/or installation meets agreed scope and technical specifications
• Monitoring project costs, programme, risk, WIP, invoicing and cash flow
• Managing variations and additional charges in line with contract conditions
• Acting as the main point of contact for customers and representing their interests
• Ensuring compliance with quality assurance and health & safety procedures
• Producing and maintaining full project documentation
• Providing regular progress and cost reports to senior management
• Supporting debt collection activities where required
• Procuring equipment and services within company systems and authority levels
• UK travel to customer and supplier sites, with limited EU travel for inspections

 

What we’re looking for in a Mechanical Project Manager

You’ll be a confident and commercially aware Mechanical Project Manager with a strong engineering background and the ability to manage people, performance, and priorities effectively.

 

Essential skills & experience:

• Proven people management experience
• Demonstrable project management experience within Mechanical Engineering, industrial refrigeration, or a closely related sector
• Strong planning, organisation and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and deliver contracts profitably and safely
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree preferred) in Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical or Thermodynamic disciplines
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs and ideally electrical drawings
• Competent user of Microsoft Word, Excel and Project
• Experience producing project documentation for industrial/commercial refrigeration projects

Desirable:

• Knowledge of thermodynamics
• Understanding of contract conditions and financial management

 

What’s on offer for the for a Mechanical Project Manager

You’ll be rewarded with a fantastic salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Salary Up to £80,000p.a
• Company vehicle or allowance
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Company sick pay scheme
• Continued professional development, including funded role-related qualifications

 

You’ll be part of a highly skilled, forward-thinking team delivering cutting-edge industrial refrigeration solutions for major mechanical projects across the UK. From concept to commissioning, you’ll have the opportunity to shape innovative engineering outcomes across diverse industries.