Mechanical Project Manager
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 15 April 2026
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📍 Essex | 💼 Small, Growing Contractor | 🚀 Director Progression Opportunity
An established small-sized contractor based in Essex is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project / Contracts Manager to take ownership of and grow their mechanical division.
Currently subcontracting all mechanical works, the business has a strong pipeline of upcoming commercial projects and is looking for the right individual to bring this function in-house, develop a team, and play a key role in shaping the future of the company.
The Role
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Lead and develop the mechanical division from the ground up
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Oversee delivery of commercial mechanical projects (heating, plumbing, pipefitting)
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Manage projects from pre-construction through to completion
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Build and maintain strong client relationships
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Develop and manage a network of self-employed trades and subcontractors
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Contribute to business growth, strategy, and long-term planning
Key Responsibilities
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Full project/contract management including cost control, procurement, and programme delivery
*
Grow and manage a reliable labour and subcontractor supply chain
*
Attend client meetings and act as the face of the mechanical division
*
Identify opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency
*
Support tendering and pricing of new work
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Work closely with senior leadership to scale the division
Ideal Candidate
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Strong background in pipefitting or plumbing
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Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager or Contracts Manager
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Established network of self-employed mechanical trades
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Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and margins
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Confident in client-facing roles and developing accounts
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Ambitious and motivated by the opportunity to build and lead a division
What’s on Offer
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Genuine opportunity to progress into a Director-level position
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Autonomy to shape and grow your own department
*
Work with a business that already has a solid pipeline of commercial projects
*
Long-term career growth in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment
📍 Essex | 💼 Small, Growing Contractor | 🚀 Director Progression Opportunity
An established small-sized contractor based in Essex is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project / Contracts Manager to take ownership of and grow their mechanical division.
Currently subcontracting all mechanical works, the business has a strong pipeline of upcoming commercial projects and is looking for the right individual to bring this function in-house, develop a team, and play a key role in shaping the future of the company.
The Role
*
Lead and develop the mechanical division from the ground up
*
Oversee delivery of commercial mechanical projects (heating, plumbing, pipefitting)
*
Manage projects from pre-construction through to completion
*
Build and maintain strong client relationships
*
Develop and manage a network of self-employed trades and subcontractors
*
Contribute to business growth, strategy, and long-term planning
Key Responsibilities
*
Full project/contract management including cost control, procurement, and programme delivery
*
Grow and manage a reliable labour and subcontractor supply chain
*
Attend client meetings and act as the face of the mechanical division
*
Identify opportunities to improve margins and operational efficiency
*
Support tendering and pricing of new work
*
Work closely with senior leadership to scale the division
Ideal Candidate
*
Strong background in pipefitting or plumbing
*
Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager or Contracts Manager
*
Established network of self-employed mechanical trades
*
Commercially aware with experience managing budgets and margins
*
Confident in client-facing roles and developing accounts
*
Ambitious and motivated by the opportunity to build and lead a division
What’s on Offer
*
Genuine opportunity to progress into a Director-level position
*
Autonomy to shape and grow your own department
*
Work with a business that already has a solid pipeline of commercial projects
*
Long-term career growth in a supportive, entrepreneurial environment