Job Description

Mechanical Project Manager – Commercial Refurbishment

Location: Bond Street, Central London
Project: West One
Employment type: Full-time, permanent
Working arrangement: Site-based

Mechanical Project Manager opportunity in Central London

Designer Group is hiring an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead the mechanical building services delivery on the prestigious West One redevelopment above Bond Street Underground Station.

This is a major commercial refurbishment and partial redevelopment project involving office and retail space, retained structures, new building services and ambitious sustainability targets.

We are looking for a Mechanical Project Manager with strong experience in commercial construction, office refurbishment, fit-out or complex MEP delivery. You will manage the mechanical package from pre-construction and procurement through installation, testing, commissioning and handover.

The West One project

West One involves the refurbishment and partial redevelopment of an existing 1970s office and retail building in the heart of London’s West End.

The project will modernise the building’s workspaces, services, environmental performance and street-level appearance while retaining as much of the existing structure as possible.

Working above Bond Street Underground Station creates a complex and highly coordinated delivery environment, making this an excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Project Manager with experience on major central London projects.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of all mechanical building services packages.
• Manage mechanical engineers, supervisors, subcontractors and specialist suppliers.
• Deliver HVAC, ventilation, heating, cooling, pipework, drainage, public health and plantroom installations.
• Manage the mechanical construction programme and key project milestones.
• Coordinate new mechanical installations with existing and retained building services.
• Review mechanical drawings, specifications, BIM models and technical submissions.
• Manage RFIs, design changes, material approvals and procurement schedules.
• Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, controls, fire, structural and architectural packages.
• Monitor labour, materials, productivity and subcontractor performance.
• Identify technical, programme, commercial and construction risks.
• Work closely with the commercial team on variations, forecasting and cost control.
• Lead progress, coordination and subcontractor meetings.
• Manage testing, commissioning, system completion and client handover.
• Ensure O&M manuals, commissioning records and as-built information are completed.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental performance.
• Build strong relationships with the client, consultants and project stakeholders.

Requirements

Essential experience

• Five or more years’ experience in mechanical project management.
• Experience working for an M&E contractor, mechanical contractor or major subcontractor.
• Proven experience delivering mechanical building services projects through construction, commissioning and handover.
• Strong knowledge of HVAC, pipework, public health, drainage and mechanical plant.
• Experience managing subcontractors, engineers, supervisors and site teams.
• Experience managing programmes, procurement, RFIs and technical submittals.
• Strong understanding of mechanical design coordination and installation sequencing.
• Commercial awareness and experience working with quantity surveyors.
• Strong leadership, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Good knowledge of UK construction health and safety requirements.
• Right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.

Desirable experience

Experience in one or more of the following would be advantageous:

• Commercial office refurbishment.
• High-end office or retail fit-out.
• Central London construction projects.
• Retained structures and existing buildings.
• CAT A or CAT B fit-out.
• Shell and core developments.
• Live or occupied building environments.
• Complex logistics or restricted-access sites.
• Projects located above or close to transport infrastructure.
• Plant replacement and live-services connections.
• Shutdown planning and temporary services.
• Sustainable or low-carbon building services.
• BREEAM-accredited projects.
• BIM and coordinated MEP delivery.

A mechanical trade background, building services engineering qualification or construction management qualification would also be beneficial.

About you

You will be a practical and delivery-focused Mechanical Project Manager who can take ownership of a complex mechanical package.

You will be comfortable managing subcontractors, resolving technical issues and coordinating multiple interfaces within a fast-moving construction environment.

You will combine strong technical knowledge with commercial awareness, clear communication and a proactive approach to project delivery.

Benefits

Designer Group is a leading international mechanical and electrical engineering contractor delivering major projects across the UK, Ireland and Europe.

We work with leading clients across commercial, data centre, aviation, pharmaceutical, life sciences, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

This position offers:

• A leading role on a prestigious central London development.
• A strong pipeline of major UK and European projects.
• Clear career development and progression opportunities.
• Access to experienced engineering and project delivery teams.
• Support for professional development and technical training.
• Opportunities to build an international career with Designer Group.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Car allowance or commercial vehicle, depending on role requirements.
• Health cover.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Professional development and training support.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative project environment.
• Opportunities to work on major projects across the UK, Ireland and Europe.

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