Location: Leeds
Contract Length: 30 weeks
Project Value: £3 million
Client: Major blue‑chip organisation
Sector: CHP and Heating (Combined Heat & Power)
Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Mechanical Project Manager to lead a high‑value CHP and heating project in Leeds for a major blue‑chip client. This is a client‑facing role requiring strong mechanical expertise, adaptability, and exceptional stakeholder communication skills.
The project contract has recently been signed and is now moving through a phase where programme variations are impacting cost and delivery timelines. The successful PM will be confident operating in a changing environment, providing calm, decisive leadership while maintaining transparency and trust with the end client.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the mechanical delivery of a £3m CHP and heating project project from mobilisation through to completion
Act as the primary point of contact for the end client and key stakeholders
Manage and communicate programme variations, including their impact on cost, scope, and delivery timelines
Maintain accurate reporting on progress, risks, and changes
Coordinate subcontractors, suppliers, and internal delivery teams
Ensure health & safety, quality, and compliance standards are met throughout the project
Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
Support commercial discussions relating to variations and revised programmes
Key Requirements
Proven experience as a Senior Mechanical Project Manager on complex M&E projects
Strong technical knowledge of heating systems and CHP plant
Demonstrable experience managing projects under changing programmes and client-driven variations
Confident in client‑led environments with senior stakeholder exposure
Commercially aware, with experience influencing cost and programme outcomes
Strong communication and leadership skills, able to remain composed under pressure
Personal Attributes
Dynamic, adaptable, and solution‑focused
Calm and methodical when dealing with change
Client‑centric approach with the ability to build and maintain confidence
Comfortable leading conversations around programme and cost implications
Contract Details
Contract Duration: 30 weeks
Rate: £400-£500 per day LTD - may be negotiable - dependant on experience
Location: Leeds
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Salary description
£400.00 - £500.00 per day