Project Manager - New Build Prison

Location: Wiltshire
Contract: Freelance
Sector: Construction / Building Services
Start: End of December 2026
Duration: 10 months
Day rate: Competitive based on experience

The Role

Linear Recruitment are seeking an experienced Project Manager with a mechanical background to join our team on a major new-build prison project.

The successful candidate will have a strong mechanical building services background, with responsibility for managing and overseeing the mechanical installation works, particularly the plumbing and pipework packages.

You will take responsibility for coordinating and managing plumbing teams, ensuring works are delivered safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards, whilst keeping the project on programme and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all mechanical installation works on the new-build prison project.
• Directly manage and supervise plumbing teams and subcontractors.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities, labour allocation and site progress.
• Ensure plumbing and mechanical installations are delivered in line with drawings, specifications and project requirements.
• Liaise with site management, engineers, subcontractors and other trades to ensure smooth coordination.
• Monitor programme deadlines and ensure works are completed on schedule.
• Ensure all health and safety requirements and site procedures are followed.
• Carry out regular site inspections and quality checks.
• Attend progress meetings and provide updates on programme, resources and any potential issues.
• Identify and resolve site-based technical and installation issues.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager.
• Strong mechanical building services background.
• Good knowledge and understanding of plumbing and pipework installations.
• Previous experience managing plumbers and mechanical subcontractors.
• Ability to manage labour, resources and site activities effectively.
• Good understanding of construction drawings and mechanical specifications.
• Strong organisational, communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent understanding of health and safety requirements.
• In date tickets – SMSTS, CSCS and 1st Aid.
• Some level of clearance is preferred but not essential (e.g. SC, EL1)