Project Manager (Mechanical) - Solent Region

Salary - Competitive + car allowance + Package

Contract: Permanent

Location - Solent

About the Company:

Hopkins is a leading Mechanical and Electrical Contractor with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality projects across various sectors including commercial, industrial, and residential. We pride ourselves on our commitment to excellence, innovation, and sustainability.

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and driven Mechanical Project Manager to join our growing team.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of delivering high-value mechanical projects from inception through to completion. You will be responsible for ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality, while building strong relationships with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams throughout the project lifecycle.

Key responsibilities include:

• Oversee all aspects of Mechanical projects, including planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution

• Coordinate with clients, architects, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure project requirements are met.

• Conduct regular site visits to monitor progress and ensure compliance with project specifications and safety regulations.

• Prepare and present regular project reports, highlighting key metrics, progress, and any issues.

• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies to address potential challenges.

• Foster strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.

Skills Required:

• Proven experience managing mechanical or M&E projects from inception through to completion.

• Strong project planning, organisational, and time management skills.

• Ability to develop and manage project programmes, ensuring works are delivered in line with agreed timescales, milestones, and client expectations.

• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage multidisciplinary teams.

• High Commercial awareness, including budgeting, cost control, and financial reporting.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build strong client relationships.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast

• Able to multi-task complicated actions

• Able to work collaboratively with multiple departments

• Strong Negotiation skills

Qualifications

Essential

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Building Services Engineering, or a related discipline (or equivalent industry experience).

• SMSTS (Site Management Safety Training Scheme).

• CSCS Card.

• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH General Certificate.

• PRINCE2, APM Project Management Qualification (PMQ), or equivalent project management qualification.

• Membership of a professional body such as CIBSE, IMechE, or APM.

• First Aid at Work qualification.

• Asbestos Awareness..

Our commitment to you

As a key member of our team you will be encouraged to develop yourself further using all the tools made available to you by the business.

We also offer a host of benefits across our business, including

• Octopus EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme

• Flexible Holiday Scheme

• Flexible Working

• Staff Social Events

• Time off to commit to charity work and good causes

• Private Medical Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Company Contribution towards Eye Welfare

• Employer Assistance Programme that goes above and beyond

Be yourself

Our clients come from all walks of life and so do our colleagues. That's why we're proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. At Hopkins, we believe everyone is capable of achieving great things - no matter your age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disabilities, religion, or beliefs. We celebrate difference and everything that makes our colleagues unique.

To make your journey with us accessible and individual to you, we encourage you to let us know if you'd like a little extra help with your application, or if you have any individual requirements at any stage along your recruitment journey. We are here to support you, so please reach out to our team.