Senior Mechanical Project Engineer

Company: Skilled Careers
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Overview

Senior Mechanical Project Manager Location: Central London

Salary: Up to £100,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Leading Benefits

We are representing one of the world’s leading project development and construction groups—an inclusive, responsible Tier 1 contractor dedicated to building a better society. We are seeking a Senior Mechanical Project Manager to join their high-performing Building Services Team in London.

In this role, you will report to the Operations Manager or Project Director, leading the day-to-day operational management of large-scale, multi-disciplinary commercial projects. You will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle, including design, procurement, installation, logistics, compliance, commissioning, and handover.

Responsibilities

  • Operational Excellence: Lead the delivery of major London projects within a joint-venture construction environment, ensuring all phases meet time, commercial, and quality targets.
  • Design & Innovation: Add value to the design process by challenging solutions and techniques to improve buildability and reduce whole-life costs.
  • Project Controls: Develop and administer project controls, ensuring full compliance with engineering and commissioning processes.
  • Financial Management: Maintain active control of commercial and contractual aspects, scrutinizing financial forecasting (CVR) and implementing profit improvement plans.
  • Planning: Develop and monitor end-to-end programmes, setting milestones and creating robust contingency plans (Plan B).

Qualifications

The What You’ll Bring

  • Proven Track Record: Experience managing project teams on large-scale commercial schemes in London, specifically overseeing MEP packages with a combined value of circa £25M.
  • Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of managing multiple disciplines, complex interfaces, and intricate work sequencing.
  • Commercial Acumen: A history of successfully delivering large MEP contracts within strict commercial constraints.
  • Safety Leadership: Minimum SMSTS qualification with a commitment to the highest H&S standards.

Benefits

  • Base salary up to £100,000.
  • Substantial Car Allowance or Green Car Scheme.
  • Performance-related bonus.
  • An industry-leading benefits package including a premier pension scheme, private healthcare, and a strong emphasis on work-life balance and sustainability.

How to Apply

If you are a high-caliber Mechanical Lead looking to work on the most iconic developments in the London skyline with a global market leader, please apply with your CV today for a confidential discussion. – mjones@skilledcareers.co.uk

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Posted: February 7th, 2026