Mechanical Project Manager

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Mechanical Project Manager - Major Life Sciences Project

Cambridge | Tier One Contractor | Landmark New Build Laboratory

We are working in partnership with a leading Tier One contractor to appoint a Mechanical Project Manager on a flagship new build life sciences development in Cambridge.

This is a high-profile scheme within the UK’s rapidly expanding science and technology sector, delivering a state-of-the-art laboratory facility with complex MEP requirements and a strong focus on quality, safety and technical excellence.

The Opportunity

As Mechanical Project Manager, you will take full responsibility for the successful delivery of the mechanical package within a large-scale, multi-disciplinary construction project. Working as part of a collaborative project team, you will lead the end-to-end delivery across design, procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.

This is a key leadership role within a technically complex environment, offering the opportunity to play a pivotal role in a landmark development.

What You’ll Do

Lead the day-to-day management of the mechanical package, ensuring delivery to programme, budget and quality expectations

Ensure full compliance across design, engineering, construction and commissioning processes

Add value through design review and challenge, improving buildability, programme efficiency and reducing whole-life cost and carbon

Manage procurement, logistics and installation strategy across your scope

Develop and maintain robust project controls and reporting processes

Take ownership of programme delivery, including development, monitoring and mitigation planning (Plan B scenarios)

Coordinate effectively with internal teams, subcontractors, consultants and client stakeholders

Capture and share lessons learned to support continuous improvement across the business

What You’ll Bring

Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within a Tier One contractor or leading MEP contractor environment

Strong track record delivering large-scale, technically complex MEP projects, ideally within life sciences, healthcare or commercial sectors

Demonstrable experience managing multiple interfaces, disciplines and work sequencing

Strong leadership capability with experience leading teams and driving performance

Excellent understanding of mechanical building services systems and full project lifecycle delivery

Formal Health & Safety qualifications, minimum SMSTS

Strong commercial awareness and client-facing capability

Why Join

Opportunity to work on a flagship life sciences development in Cambridge

Be part of a high-performing project team delivering a technically complex scheme

Strong pipeline of future work within the sector

Collaborative and forward-thinking working environment

Competitive salary and package with clear career progression opportunities
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Location:
Cambridge
Salary:
£80,000 - £90,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Other

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