Project Manager

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Manager to oversee mechanical engineering and building services projects in the Midlands. You will manage all phases of project delivery, from tender through commissioning and handover, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, to quality and safety standards, and achieving client satisfaction.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong commercial acumen, excellent stakeholder management, and the ability to coordinate multidisciplinary teams across a range of sectors including commercial, industrial, healthcare, educational, and pharmaceutical.

This specialist mechanical services provider delivers high-quality design, installation, and maintenance across healthcare, pharmaceutical, education, and commercial sectors. With ISO-certified standards and a skilled in-house team, they are known for safe, efficient, and reliable engineering solutions.

For those eager to learn more about this exciting opportunity, please do not hesitate to reach out to Stephen at stephen@breaghrecruitment.com / 015314345

Mechanical Project Manager Skills:

• Third-level qualification (Level 7 or higher) in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, Construction Management, Quantity Surveying, or related discipline.
• 5+ years’ experience managing mechanical or M&E building services projects—especially complex commercial, industrial, or regulated (e.g. healthcare, pharma) works.
• Proven experience delivering projects successfully in terms of scope, quality, time, and cost.
• Strong commercial comprehension: budgeting, variances, cash flow, cost recovery, and project controls.
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical systems (HVAC, plumbing, boilers, etc.), installation methodologies, and commissioning.
• Strong leadership and communication skills; ability to engage and lead site teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Competent with project management and office software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera, Excel, Word).
• Thorough understanding of Quality, H&S, and compliance standards in construction.
• Experience working in live environments or with minimal service disruption (e.g., hospitals, laboratories, occupied buildings).
• Familiarity with Irish construction regulations, PSCS/PSDP roles, and CDM processes.

As a Mechanical Project Manager:

• Lead full project delivery lifecycle for mechanical services projects—from initial engagement through to practical completion and handover.
• Develop project scopes, programmes, and budgets; manage cost controls, cash flow forecasts, and P&L monitoring.
• Collaborate with estimating, procurement, engineering, and site teams to plan resources, materials, and logistics.
• Organise and chair project meetings (e.g., tender review, site progress reviews, site handover).
• Manage subcontractors, suppliers, and trades; negotiate terms and ensure timely procurement.
• Monitor project progress—track milestones, manage dependencies, control scheduling, and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Ensure compliance with all quality, health, safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 9001/14001/45001, PSCS, client-specific requirements).
• Oversee installation, testing, commissioning, and close-out processes, including preparation of Operational & Maintenance (O&M) manuals, as-built documentation, and snagging lists.
• Manage variations, claims, RFIs, and change control, ensuring proper documentation and escalation to commercial leadership as required.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, consultants, main contractors, and internal stakeholders—ensuring clear communication, timely reporting, and high levels of service.
• Foster best practices across projects, including risk management, lessons learned, and continuous improvement.

The Package:

Salary will be DOE, but you can expect a salary of at least €80,000 plus package.


Interviews are taking place this week so if you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date CV to stephen@breaghrecruitment.com or call us now on 00353(0)15314345.

The Breagh Team:

Breagh Recruitment are the go-to specialist construction and engineering recruitment consultants, providing qualified and experienced professionals with Construction jobs across the UK and Ireland, with an ethos based on flexibility, hard work, and a bit of good old common sense. We live within these core values servicing our clients and candidates daily.

Key roles we recruit for include Health & Safety managers, M&E project managers, construction managers, M&E site engineers, M&E quantity surveyors, civil engineers, site agents, estimators, buyers, bid managers and M&E site supervisors, across Ireland and the UK.

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