Junior Mechanical Project Manager

Job description

Junior Mechanical Project Manager

Reading

£65,000 - £80,000 + Travel Allowance + Stay Away Included + Discretionary Bonus + Pension + Holidays + Private Medical + Full Package + Progression + Immediate Start

Take on the role of Junior Mechanical Project Manager with a leading technical main contractor delivering complex projects across the UK's rapidly growing mission-critical and industrial construction sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on mechanical professional - plumber, pipefitter, HVAC engineer or mechanical supervisor or looking to step into site management and progress within a major contractor environment.

You'll join a business known for promoting from within and giving practical, site-based professionals the opportunity to move into construction and project management. This role suits someone with a strong tools background who understands site delivery and wants long-term career progression.

Your Role as a Junior Mechanical Project Manager Will Include:

• Coordinating mechanical subcontractors, direct labour, and specialist trades on site.
• Monitoring progress against the programme and reporting into senior site leadership.
• Ensuring all mechanical works meet quality standards, drawings, and specifications.
• Attending site coordination and progress meetings.
• Maintaining strong health & safety standards and site compliance at all times.

As a Junior Mechanical Project Manager, You Will Have:

• A strong mechanical background such as plumber, pipefitter, HVAC engineer, or mechanical supervisor.
• Experience working in industrial, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, or data-centre environments.
• Ambition to progress into construction or project management roles.
• Willingness to travel or stay away for projects when required.
• Strong communication and organisational skills with a proactive mindset.

Keywords: Mechanical Construction Manager, Mechanical Supervisor, Plumber, Pipefitter, HVAC Engineer, Mechanical Site Manager, Building Services, Industrial Construction, Data Centres, Mechanical Project Engineer, MEP Construction, UK Construction Jobs, Derby, Nottingham, Leicester, Sheffield, Birmingham, Coventry, Wolverhampton, Stoke-on-Trent, Burton upon Trent, Loughborough, Chesterfield, Mansfield, Tamworth, Rugby, Lincoln, Northampton, Slough, Berkshire, High Wycombe, Oxford, Reading, London, Beaconsfield, Maidenhead, Bracknell, Watford, Bath, Swindon, Guildford

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£80,000 Per Month

Published at

25-05-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English