Position: Mechanical Project Manager

Location: Oxfordshire & surrounding Counties

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience £50-60k, company vehicle, Laptop, Contributory pension scheme, Private and personal Health Care Scheme

Laboris Solutions is working with a respected mechanical contractor specialising in the new build sector, delivering high-quality mechanical installations across housing developments, care homes, and commercial buildings throughout the UK. With a strong reputation for professionalism, reliability, and delivering on time, they work with some of the country’s leading developers and main contractors. Based in Oxfordshire, their business is growing — and they are looking to expand their management team with the addition of an experienced Mechanical Project Manager.

Role Overview

This is a key role within their project delivery team. As a Mechanical Project Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading the mechanical package on new build projects from pre-construction through to completion. You’ll manage all site activities, coordinate with consultants, and supply chain partners, and ensure our projects are delivered safely, on time, on budget, and to a high standard of workmanship.

You’ll be working on projects including:

• New build residential housing developments
• Purpose-built care homes
• Commercial new build schemes (offices, mixed-use buildings, light industrial)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full lifecycle of mechanical works on multiple new build sites (typically £500k-£3m)
• Take ownership of planning, installation, testing and commissioning of systems
• Ensure projects meet all regulatory, safety, quality, and design specifications
• Liaise with clients, consultants, and site teams to maintain strong working relationships.
• Lead subcontractor coordination and internal delivery teams
• Control budgets, procurement schedules, and resource planning
• Produce project documentation including RAMS, progress reports, and O&M manuals.
• Conduct and chair regular site meetings and technical reviews.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3+ years’ experience managing mechanical services on new build construction projects
• Technical knowledge of systems including heating, hot & cold water, ventilation, and renewable technologies (e.g. heat pumps, underfloor heating)
• Strong grasp of mechanical design principles, technical drawings, and installation methods
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills
• Familiarity with building regulations, CDM, and industry standards (CIBSE, BESA, etc.)
• Commercial awareness and experience working under JCT and D&B contracts.
• Full UK driving licence.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of NVQ level 2 in plumbing and heating (NVQ 3 preferable)
• SMSTS / SSSTS
• CSCS card (Manager or Supervisor level)
• Experience delivering projects for national housebuilders or care home operators.