Project Manager (Mechanical)

The Vacancy

We are looking for a Project Manager (Mechanical) to join our team, supporting the Accelerated House Blocks Project at our MoJ site, a high-value, large-scale MEP programme in the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) sector.

If you’re passionate about mechanical delivery, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to be part of a forward-thinking team driving innovation through offsite manufacturing, this is your opportunity to make a real impact.

This is a great chance to progress your career with one of the UK’s top five Tier 1 MEP contractors, working on a flagship project with strategic importance.

About the Role

As our Project Manager (Mechanical), you will:

• Lead mechanical project delivery on-site at our MoJ site.
• Manage procurement, planning, and coordination of MEP works.
• Collaborate closely with Wates Group in a joint delivery model.
• Ensure compliance, safety, and achievement of programme milestones.
• Report into senior stakeholders and contribute to strategic planning.

This role is site-based, with occasional remote working (1 day/week), and involves full-time hours (37 hours/week). All travel is fully reimbursed.

What we offer…

• Career progression tailored to individual strengths
• Supportive onboarding including buddy system and monthly 1:1s
• Collaborative, open-door leadership style
• Opportunity to work on high-profile MoJ schemes
• Standard Tier 1 benefits package

We’re looking for someone with…

• A mechanical bias and strong site delivery experience
• Background in MoJ, residential, commercial, education, or supermarket projects (£30M+ scale)
• A degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Managerial or leadership qualifications (desirable)
• An Enhanced DBS check (required)

We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment. If you’d like to discuss the role in confidence or need support during the recruitment process, please reach out to our Talent Acquisition team.

Apply Now and help us shape the future of mechanical delivery in the MoJ sector.

Work for Wates

Wates is one of the UK’s leading family-owned development, building and property maintenance companies.  Founded over 125 years ago, we have a proud legacy in the built environment.

We are driven by our purpose, ‘reimagining places for people to thrive’ and our three promises:

• Thriving places – working with customers, partners and communities to create places that are more sustainable, inclusive, and full of opportunity.
• Thriving planet – protecting nature and taking action on climate change by collaborating and innovating with our partners.
• Thriving people – creating opportunities and relationships so that everyone who works for and with us feels included, invested in and treated with care.

We are proud to be recognised as Gold Investors in People and as a Disability Confident employer.  We also ensure that our recruitment processes do not treat anyone less favourably due to an offending background.