Mechanical Project Manager

At Senate, we have over 20 years’ experience delivering mechanical, electrical, and construction services across Liverpool and the North West. We provide a full suite of design, installation, refurbishment and maintenance services that enable us to deliver high-quality, safe and sustainable solutions.

Our talented, locally sourced workforce enables us to successfully deliver hundreds of projects within education, healthcare, housing, retail and leisure, building a reputation as a trusted delivery partner.

Job Description

As Project Manager you will lead and oversee all operational activities across your project portfolio. The PM will work closely with the directors to ensure the company meet their growth and sustainability goals. This strategic operational role will ultimately be to ensure safe and  efficient project delivery, resource optimisation, customer satisfaction and commercial targets are met whilst working to Senate processes and culture.

 

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Scheduling:

• Develop comprehensive project plans for each project, including scope, timeline, budget, and resource allocation.
• Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring all tasks and milestones are identified and tracked and targets are achieved.
• Carry out and complete on-site surveys to ensure clients expectations both in terms of specification, timescales and costs are achievable prior to project commencement.
• Support the operations team in carrying out ‘pre-condition’ surveys of client sites as and when required or requested.

Budget Management:

• Estimate project costs at pre-contract stage using Senate’s project forecast system.
• Commercial targets to be shared and agreed with Directors prior to project start.
• Continued monitoring of project costs during the project lifecycle (including labour, plant, materials, and sub-contractors) and ensure adherence to budgetary constraints through to handover.
• Completion and submission of monthly valuations.

Team Coordination:

• Lead and manage a team of mechanical engineers, subcontractors, and apprentices.
• Delegate tasks and provide clear direction to team members.
• Ensure team members have the correct skills and experience to complete tasks.
• Ensure the team are delivering their tasks in a safe way by following Senate’s H&S Management Policies and Procedures at all times.
• Attending weekly Operations and Labour meetings to ensure Mechanical resources are effectively utilised with productivity being maximised.

Contract Management:

• Negotiate contracts and orders with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Review and approve subcontractor and supplier invoices and variations to orders if changes occur.

Quality Assurance:

• Implement quality control measures to ensure work is completed to industry standards and client specifications.
• Conduct regular onsite inspections and audits to verify compliance.
• Ensuring O&M Manuals are completed on time, at handover and in line with client specifications, designs, and warranties.
• Adhere to Senate’s ‘file’ procedures in relation to contract management. Guidelines and process will be defined by the Operations Support Team.

Risk Management:

• Identify potential project risks and develop contingency plans.
• Proactively address project and onsite issues to minimise project disruptions.

Client Communication:

• Act as the primary point of contact for clients, attending pre-contract meetings and providing regular face to face and email updates regarding project progress.
• Address client concerns quickly and thoroughly and maintain strong customer relationships.

Regulatory Compliance:

• Ensure all work is carried out in compliance with relevant Mechanical codes, standards, and regulations. Auditing work completed and test and inspection certificates are essential.

Safety and Environmental Compliance:

• Promote and enforce a culture of safety on the job site, adhering to OSHA and other safety regulations.
• Implement and oversee environmental best practices.

Other Duties:

• Other duties may be assigned to this role by the line manager.

 

Person Specification / Essential Requirements: 

• Proven experience in operations leadership within building services or construction.
• Experience of managing projects in complex live environments – Education, Healthcare, Local Authority, Social Housing
• Strong technical understanding
• Experience managing decarbonisation and sustainability-focused projects.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Relevant qualifications in engineering / construction management
• Proven track record of developing and implementing new processes to support operational and commercial betterment
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control