Freelance - Mechanical Project Lead - London

UK, London
£450 - £575 per day
Mechanical & Electrical Temporary

Our client is a Tier:1 main contractor operating across the country delivering complex large-scale construction schemes. They cover a diverse range of sectors including commercial, education, retail, residential / hotels, infrastructure, civil engineering, technology, pharmaceuticals and everything in between 

They are currently about to commence the delivery of a major £100m+ new build and cut & carve refurbishment project in Central London. The project will comprise the full refurbishments of a 35-storey commercial building, the construction of a new 16-storey building adjacent to the existing structure and the joining of the two structure to comprise one new single space which will include commercial offices, retail, leisure and mixed-use space

We are seeking the MEP Project Lead to join the senior delivery team on the project. The role will oversee both mechanical and electrical works but the mechanical works package is £30m+ and is the larger and more complex of the two packages. We are therefore seeking an MEP Project Manager with a mechanical bias 

Duties will include: 
•    Oversee the delivery of the £30m mechanical package, ensuring alignment with project programme, budget, and quality standards.
•    Manage and coordinate all mechanical subcontractors, ensuring compliance with design, specification, and health & safety regulations.
•    Act as the main point of contact for mechanical works, liaising with internal teams, subcontractors, consultants, and client representatives.
•    Review and manage mechanical design, ensuring timely issue resolution and coordination with other trades.
•    Monitor installation progress against programme, identifying and resolving delays or interface issues.
•    Ensure all mechanical systems are commissioned in line with project requirements and handed over correctly.
•    Track and report on progress, cost, risks, and changes related to the mechanical scope.
•    Support commercial team in valuing variations, approving payments, and managing subcontractor accounts.
•    Attend and chair mechanical coordination meetings, producing reports and action trackers as required.
•    Drive safety, quality, and compliance across all mechanical works on site.

They offer the role on a freelance / day rate basis, approximate duration 20-months

Negotiable daily rate
 

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