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Mechanical Project Manager

Reading

Full Time

BH-7021

Utilities

30-Jan-2026

V7 are working with a highly reputable client within the water industry, who due to significant growth are seeking a Mechanical Project Manager to join the business on a permanent basis.

On offer is a salary of £60,000-£70,000 plus benefits.

Key duties:
 
  • Project lifecycle management – Oversee mechanical projects from initial design and tendering through to commissioning and final client handover.
  • Initial project feasibility, survey, project scoping, estimation, design.
  • Lead and manage mechanical engineering projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
  • Develop project plans, including timelines, resources, and budgets, and communicate these plans to stakeholders.
  • Planning and purchasing materials / sub-contractors as required.
  • Planning resource availability, and skills requirements liaising with internal staff to secure multi-disciplined internal labour.
  • Budget and commercial control – Develop detailed project budgets, monitor costs in real-time using company reporting systems, and handle variations or change orders to maintain budgeted profitability.
  • Monitoring project budgets and assisting with data for commercial invoices.
  • Safety and compliance – Ensure strict adherence to health and safety regulations and the current client standards.

Candidate requirements:
 
  • Experience delivering successful MEICA projects.
  • Time-served mechanical apprenticeship or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering.
  • IOSH or NEBOSH safety certificates.
  • Experience managing CDM projects and CDM awareness.
  • Computer literate / good IT skills.
  • Good organisational and time management skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills for managing supplier contracts.
  • Ability to work well with other teams within the company.
  • UK Driving License.
  To apply for this role please submit a copy of your CV.

V7 Recruitment are an equal opportunities employer and are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.


V7 Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. All applications will be considered solely on merit and suitability for the role.
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