Job Description

Position

: Project Manager (Mechanical)

Department:

MEP Projects

Line Manager

: Divisional Manager

Assignment

: Permanent

Location

: Kimpton Premises, and visiting customer sites as required

Start Date

: ASAP

Essential Skills / Qualifications / Attributes

Good general technical engineering knowledge of building services systems. (Mechanical & Plumbing services bias). Must have good communication skills and adapt these as necessary/appropriate. Must be able to build trust and confidence through competence, consistently delivering on promises, and promoting clear and timely communications with customers, colleagues, supply chain, and other project stakeholders. Must have good IT Skills in Microsoft Outlook ,Word, and Excel minimum. Must have good commercial awareness and good win-win negotiation skills. Excellent time management skills and proven in achieving quality on-time project delivery. Qualifications: Recognised qualification in Building Services Engineering or other appropriate engineering subject is preferred. Candidates without formal engineering qualifications may be considered if they have acquired sufficient experience to demonstrate competence in the skills necessary to fulfil the role. Min 8years construction contractor project experience, 5years in Contract Engineer / Contract Management role, leading relevant mechanical building services projects/packages in the range 1m-10m value. Strong Commercial & Industrial project experience. Experience of preparing and engaging with trusted sub-contractors on sub-sub-packages, including in respect of sub-contractor management, co-ordination, negotiations and management/leadership. Value engineering experience. Good awareness of commercial risks and opportunities. Focus on win-win outcomes. Highly organised and driven individual committed to delivering excellence through great teamwork, sound decision making, with thorough and timely communications. Positive project leadership qualities. Alignment with our Company FIT values.

Desirable Skills:

Mechanical bias with Electrical building services knowledge / trades co-ordination and interface management experience. Experience subcontracting to medium/large main contractor customers (Tier 1's). Safe pair of hands in contract negotiations and dispute resolution. Naturally honourable, firm, and fair. Working knowledge of Procore construction management software.

General Statement:

The role requires a can-do, hands-on, pro-active approach and a tenacious, organised, character that is focussed on sustainable business success, while operating within our FIT values. It requires leadership qualities that will support and develop the already positive culture of the existing team to deliver at the highest possible level for stakeholders. This is a role that for the right candidate will grow as the business grows and they will be a capable team player who can confidently engage and negotiate at all levels internally and externally. The company meets flexibility with flexibility and they will need to be willing to go the extra mile to get the job done as the needs of the business requires, but the overriding requirement is to genuinely want to be a key part of the long term future success of the company.

Duties:

Attend, and chair where appropriate, meetings with customers, designers, specialist contractors and other team members.

Contribute to and/or produce progress updates and attend/lead project meetings as required.

Review designers and contractors' drawings for completeness of information and ensure compliance with contract requirements (specification, employers requirements, tech-subs etc). Notify relevant parties of any discrepancies in timely manner.

Provide expertise in planning and executing the building services engineering delivery and associated commissioning and handover.

Plan and manage the project programme, operational delivery, and coordination of the scope of works under their control.

Resource projects appropriately and with consideration of the capacity/capability of those resources to ensure success (considering also the wider company exposure - beyond a single project). Ensure best value for money (competitive tenders / better buying etc).

Bring positive drive to the whole project team to deliver on our promises. Being relentless in building the company reputation for excellence. Always delivering projects safely, on-time, to all required quality standards, and bettering company net profit margins.

Visit site regularly to inspect ongoing installations for compliance with contract requirements and Industry best practice. Ensure all project related QA is delivered as relevant to the scope, and company procedures are followed.

Responsible for the complete delivery of the building services engineering works on their projects to meet all contractual obligations. Ensure all required records are completed and copies retained using company systems, and ensure customer management system records are completed as required.

Manage the project budget, cash flow, and mitigate commercial risks. Negotiate final account success as required.

Ensure handovers are well planned resourced, and managed, including (where applicable) soft landings.

To retain team focus on margins, cash, and net profit, as well as customer retention, and maintaining a robust supply chain.

To engage with, and support, the work of the wider team in any tasks reasonably required, retaining at all times alignment with our FIT values.


None of what we do would be possible without a happy and engaged workforce. We believe in creating well-paid jobs with career progression and development opportunities where people can thrive.



Why join us?


A secure future with long-term career progression A competitive package with training and development opportunities A supportive environment - as proven by our 90% staff retention rate

About Kimpton

Why do the region's most reputable companies trust Kimpton to deliver their Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing (MEP) Services, HVAC, and commercial fit-outs?



Because our decades of experience, technical expertise, and commitment to sustainability help us build long-term relationships across sectors.



Each of our key divisions is led by specialist teams who manage projects independently, giving us the flexibility to assign the right experts at the right time--no matter the complexity.



Our specialist teams include:



MEP Projects Division - Complete Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing solutions, from plant room refurbishments to major projects. Traditional procurement or design and build, with seamless integration.



Turnkey Construction Division - End-to-end decarbonisation, commercial fit-out and refurbishment, delivered with technical precision.



Service & FM Division - Custom HVAC and Facilities Maintenance solutions that maximise energy efficiency, comfort and sustainability.



High-Rise Residential Division - Specialist design and build MEP for the Build to Rent, Purpose Built Student Accommodation and PRS sectors--delivered nationwide.



With a customer-first approach built on trust and transparency, we form lasting relationships that help us win -- and keep -- contracts with some of the region's most recognisable organisations, often for decades.



From hotels and hospitals to factories, universities and skyscrapers, clients count on Kimpton to future-proof their buildings.



60+ years of engineering excellence. Unrivalled expertise in MEP, commercial fit-outs, and HVAC



We are Kimpton - we are family

How to apply:

In the first instance, please send your CV and a Covering Letter that lets us know more about you and why you're the perfect fit for our team, to vacancies@Kimpton.co.uk