Senior Mechanical Project Manager (Contract)
Location: Leeds
Contract Length: 30 weeks
Project Value: £3 million
Client: Major blue‑chip organisation
Sector: CHP and Heating (Combined Heat & Power)
Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Manager to lead a high‑value CHP and heating project in Leeds for a major blue‑chip client. This is a client‑facing role requiring strong mechanical expertise, adaptability, and exceptional stakeholder communication skills.
The project contract has recently been signed and is now moving through a phase where programme variations are impacting cost and delivery timelines. The successful PM will be confident operating in a changing environment, providing calm, decisive leadership while maintaining transparency and trust with the end client.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the mechanical delivery of a £3m CHP and heating project from mobilisation through to completion
- Act as the primary point of contact for the end client and key stakeholders
- Manage and communicate programme variations, including their impact on cost, scope, and delivery timelines
- Maintain accurate reporting on progress, risks, and changes
- Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and internal delivery teams
- Ensure health & safety, quality, and compliance standards are met throughout the project
- Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
- Support commercial discussions relating to variations and revised programmes
Key Requirements
- Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Project Manager on complex M&E projects
- Strong technical knowledge of heating systems and CHP plant
- Demonstrable experience managing projects under changing programmes and client-driven variations
- Confident in client‑led environments with senior stakeholder exposure
- Commercially aware, with experience influencing cost and programme outcomes
- Strong communication and leadership skills, able to remain composed under pressure
Personal Attributes
- Dynamic, adaptable, and solution‑focused
- Calm and methodical when dealing with change
- Client‑centric approach with the ability to build and maintain confidence
- Comfortable leading conversations around programme and cost implications
Contract Details
- Contract Duration: 30 weeks
- Rate: £400-£500 per day LTD – may be negotiable – dependant on experience
- Location: Leeds
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