Senior Project Manager - Mechanical

• Lead the delivery of major mechanical infrastructure systems, including water and fluid distribution networks, pumping stations, cooling/heating distribution systems, pipework systems, valves, manifolds, compressed air systems, HVAC systems, and mechanical service tie-ins
• Manage specialist subcontractors, suppliers, and technical partners
• Ensure compliance with mechanical engineering standards, site governance requirements, and regulatory frameworks
• Oversee mechanical testing, flushing, pressure testing, commissioning, and assurance documentation
• Coordinate closely with the Electrical Senior Project Manager to align mechanical plant power needs, controls, and system interfaces
• Work with the Civils Senior Project Manager to ensure mechanical equipment bases, pipe trenches, service corridors, and foundation requirements are integrated into the wider construction programme
• Manage sequencing of installations to avoid clashes and maintain efficient workflow across disciplines
• Participate in interface workshops, design coordination sessions, and clash resolution activities
• Manage works in a live operational environment with existing services, legacy infrastructure, and strict safety/security controls
• Coordinate shutdowns, isolations, and service tie-ins to minimise operational disruption
• Ensure site risks, constraints, and access issues are proactively managed and communicated
• Maintain detailed mechanical work programmes aligned to the master schedule
• Provide inputs to progress reporting, risk forecasting, and mitigation strategies
• Support commercial teams with change management, cost control, procurement, and contract administration
• Maintain high-quality project documentation and assurance records
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and security regulations
• Lead risk, issue, and opportunity management for mechanical scopes
• Act as a key point of contact for client, operational, and regulatory stakeholders
• Provide leadership and mentoring to engineers and delivery teams
• Drive quality, technical assurance, and right-first-time installation approaches

• Proven experience delivering mechanical, utility, or industrial infrastructure projects
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including pipework, pumps, HVAC, and compressed air
• Experience managing subcontractors within constrained or highly regulated operational sites
• Demonstrable ability to coordinate and integrate works with electrical and civil engineering disciplines
• Strong understanding of commissioning, testing, and system assurance processes
• Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
• Experienced in managing NEC contracts
• Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience)
• Charterd or working toward professional accreditation (desirable)
• SMSTS or equivalent safety qualification
• Eligibility for security clearance (required for HMNB Clyde access)
• Full UK driving licence

Chartered or working toward professional accreditation (desirable)