Mechanical Project Manager

Company: FM Search & Select Ltd
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Location: City of Edinburgh
Job Description:

Mechanical Project Manager

Location: Edinburgh

Salary: Up to £75,000 + Car Allowance + Benefits

The Role

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of mechanical projects from inception through to completion.

Key responsibilities

  • Managing mechanical and M&E projects from award through to completion
  • Ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to specification
  • Leading and coordinating project teams, subcontractors, and suppliers
  • Managing project costs and reporting financial performance to senior management
  • Developing and maintaining strong customer relationships
  • Identifying opportunities for additional works and future business growth
  • Preparing quotations and tenders for project variations and additional works
  • Ensuring all installations comply with relevant legislation, regulations, and industry standards
  • Supporting technical delivery through collaboration with internal and external stakeholders
  • Conducting staff appraisals and supporting employee development and succession planning
  • Promoting a positive health, safety, and compliance culture across all projects

About You

The successful candidate will come from a strong mechanical background and possess proven project management experience within Building Services, M&E, or Mechanical Services environments.

Candidates should have experience within areas such as

  • Plumbing
  • Heating
  • Pipefitting
  • Mechanical Building Services
  • Commercial Mechanical Installations

Essential Requirements

  • HNC or above in Building Services Engineering or equivalent
  • Strong technical and project management experience within M&E or Mechanical Services
  • Excellent commercial and financial awareness
  • Proven experience delivering projects safely and profitably
  • Strong customer-facing and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to lead, motivate, and develop project teams
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • High levels of self-motivation and leadership capability

Desirable

  • Chartered Engineer status
  • Degree qualified in a relevant disciplineFinancial management experience
  • Experience leading multiple projects and teams

Key Competencies

  • Leadership & Direction
  • Results Through People
  • Drive for Excellence
  • Team Collaboration
  • Clear Communication
  • Strategic Planning & Execution
  • Commercial & Financial Acumen
  • Risk & Health & Safety Management
  • Customer Relationship Management

What’s on Offer

  • Salary up to £75,000
  • Car Allowance
  • Excellent career progression opportunities
  • Opportunity to work on a diverse range of mechanical and M&E projects
  • Supportive and collaborative working environment
  • Ongoing training and professional development

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager looking to join a growing organisation where they can play a key role in delivering projects, developing teams, and driving business success.

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Posted: June 19th, 2026