Mechanical Project Manager

Posting date:	19 January 2026
Salary:	£75,000 to £80,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	02 February 2026
Location:	Kettering, Northamptonshire, NN14 1UQ
Company:	Fawkes & Reece
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	190126_1768819027

Summary

Mechanical Project Manager - Kettering

Fawkes & Reece are working with a Building services contractor to recruit a Mechanical Project Manager. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a collaborative, people-focused organisation delivering major residential projects across the capital.

The Role

This position sits at the forefront early-stage project development, with full involvement through pre-construction and into delivery. You will shape the mechanical strategy and technical approach for later living and residential projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical input across tenders, bids, pre-construction and planning.
• Produce technical proposals, delivery methodologies, programme assumptions and risk strategies.
• Work closely with electrical, commercial, planning and construction leads to build winning bids.
• Provide continuity as schemes move from bid through into delivery.
• Ensure design, safety, quality and technical standards are rigorously upheld.
• Build effective working relationships with internal teams, clients, consultants and JV partners.
• Promote a collaborative, integrated "one team" approach across all project stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

• Strong residential and hotel background
• Confident working within complex, multi-discipline project environments.
• A people-focused, non-adversarial leadership style.
• Ability to communicate clearly across all project phases with clients and internal teams.
• Stable career history.

Package & Working Style

• Salary up to £80,000
• Benefits package
• Flexible hybrid working - 2 days from home
• Flexi hours
• BUPA
• Car allowance/Company car

If you would like to apply to this position, please do contact Ella Maresch Fawkes and Reece London.