Mechanical Project Manager

Project Manager (Mechanical | Water/Utilities) Location: Hoddesdon (site-based with travel) Salary: £60,000 – £75,000 + package Role Overview We are recruiting for a Project Manager to deliver site-based projects across the water and utilities sector, including works on sewage treatment works (STW) and pumping stations (PS). This role is suited to candidates from a construction or energy background with strong civil or mechanical experience, who are confident managing projects on-site from concept through to completion. You will play a key role in coordinating design, fabrication, and installation, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. Key Responsibilities * Full lifecycle delivery: scope → design → construction → commissioning → handover * Manage site teams, subcontractors, and in-house labour * Deliver projects involving: - Civil works (structures, bases, drainage, access) - Mechanical works (pipework, steelwork, plant installations) * Review and approve drawings (including basic understanding of AutoCAD) * Work with design information such as P&IDs (Piping & Instrumentation Diagrams) * Manage programme build and execution using tools such as Microsoft Project * Oversee pricing, quoting, and commercial tracking of projects * Raise and manage Early Warning Notices (EWN) where required * Ensure compliance with CDM regulations, including Construction Phase Plans (CPP) * Coordinate logistics, sequencing, and site activities * Liaise with clients, engineers, and stakeholders * Support fabrication and installation planning (including modular/sectional installs where needed) * Ensure all works meet health, safety, environmental, and quality standards Key Requirements Essential: * Experience as a Project Manager or Senior Site Manager * Strong site-based construction, civil, or energy background * Experience delivering mechanical and/or civil scopes * Understanding of: - Project programming (MS Project or similar) - Commercial processes (pricing, quoting, variations) * Experience managing subcontractors and labour on-site * Knowledge of CDM regulations and site health & safety * Ability to interpret technical drawings and design information Desirable: * Experience working on: - Sewage Treatment Works (STW) - Pumping Stations (PS) * Familiarity with: - P&IDs and process-driven environments - Steelwork and fabrication processes * Exposure to NEC contracts * Engineering background (Civil or Mechanical) * SMSTS / CSCS Key Skills * Strong site leadership and coordination * Commercial awareness (quoting, pricing, variations) * Ability to manage programme and delivery under pressure * Good working knowledge of Excel and project controls * Strong communication with internal teams and external stakeholders What They’re Looking For - A hands-on, site-focused Project Manager - Background in construction or energy, with transferable skills into utilities - Someone comfortable working on live infrastructure sites - Strong understanding of how projects are built, installed, and delivered on-site - Ideally someone who has had exposure to mechanical systems, pipework, or steel structures Package - £60,000 – £70,000 - Company vehicle or allowance ( £4000 ) - Pension - 33 days Holiday + benefits