Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Mechanical Project ManagerLocal Government
Location: Liverpool
Sector: Transport, Infrastructure & Operational Assets
Contract length: 6 months, likely to extend
This Local Government is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to support the delivery of mechanical building services and infrastructure projects across our diverse and safety-critical estate. This is a unique opportunity to work on essential operational assets including Mersey Tunnels, bus depots, ferry terminals, and wider transport facilities that keep the region moving.
About the Role
You will lead and coordinate mechanical works across a wide range of operational buildings and transport environments. This includes managing projects involving:
- Heating systems
- Ventilation and cooling
- Pumps and pipework
- Water systems
- Fuel systems
- Drainage interfaces
- Plant replacement, refurbishment and wider mechanical upgrades
You will oversee the full project life cycle, including:
- Developing technical scopes and briefs
- Reviewing and challenging mechanical designs
- Managing consultants and contractors
- Coordinating surveys and investigations
- Overseeing site delivery in live operational environments
- Ensuring all works are compliant, maintainable and operationally aligned
What You'll Bring
We're looking for a technically strong and operationally aware Mechanical Project Manager with:
- Deep understanding of mechanical building services
- Knowledge of statutory compliance and safety requirements
- Experience in planned maintenance, life cycle replacement and asset management
- Awareness of energy efficiency and decarbonisation principles
- Strong contractor and consultant management skills
- Ability to manage costs, programmes and risks
- Experience delivering works in complex, live, safety-critical environments
Why Join the Combined Authority?You'll be part of a team delivering essential improvements to the infrastructure that underpins Liverpool's network. This role offers exposure to a wide range of unique assets and the chance to contribute to long-term investment programmes that directly benefit residents, businesses and communities.
What you need to do now
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