Mechanical Project Manager

Crawley

Location
Crawley
Job type
Permanent
Posted

Job description

Mechanical Project Manager – Major Decarbonisation Programme
Location: Gatwick Airport
Salary: Competitive
Type: Permanent
We are seeking 2 experienced Mechanical Project Managers with a strong building services background to join a major decarbonisation programme at Gatwick Airport.
You would be working across the North & South terminals on plant rooms and outerlying services; making modifications to mechanical plant; AHU's, heat exchanges, associated pipework & controls etc.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a high-profile, long-term programme focused on reducing carbon emissions and upgrading existing energy and mechanical infrastructure across the airport estate.
Key Responsibilities

  • Manage mechanical projects from design through to completion.
  • Deliver projects involving HVAC, heating, plant replacement, heat pumps and low-carbon technologies.
  • Manage subcontractors, suppliers, programmes, budgets and project resources.
  • Coordinate design, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.
  • Manage client and stakeholder relationships.
  • Ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, to budget and to the required quality.
  • Although you have a mechanical bias a good grasp of electrical processes will also be advantageous.

About You

  • Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager.
  • Strong building services/mechanical engineering background.
  • Experience managing projects from conception through to completion.
  • Strong knowledge of HVAC, heating and mechanical systems.
  • Confident managing contractors, suppliers and stakeholders.
  • Good commercial, programme and project management skills.

Desirable
Experience within airports, major infrastructure, decarbonisation, renewables, energy efficiency, heat pumps or other low-carbon technologies would be highly advantageous.
Airport experience is desirable but not essential — plant room, energy centre experience along with honed project manager skills are the priority.
This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a major net-zero/decarbonisation programme while gaining valuable experience across large-scale energy and infrastructure projects.
Benefits

  • Great package
  • Generous Car allowance
  • Private Healthcare
  • Interesting and varied project with good longevity past 2030

Benefits

plus car allowance, healthcare etc

Advert last confirmed live on 14 November 2026 · Partner reference 225492112