Mechancial Project Manager

Location: Harwell

Job Title:

Mechancial Project Manager

Location:

Harwell

Salary: £70,000 to £80,000+ DOE

We are working on behalf of a specialist design-and-build contractor that delivers highly regulated facilities for science, research, and advanced technology sectors. They are seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead the delivery of cleanroom and laboratory projects from concept through to commissioning and handover.

This role focuses on the mechanical services associated with controlled environments, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on programme, within budget, and fully compliant with client and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities:

Take full lifecycle ownership of mechanical packages from pre-construction through design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover.

Manage and coordinate engineers, designers, subcontractors, and specialist suppliers.

Develop and manage DPC&C programmes using Microsoft Project.

Maintain full mechanical cost control, including budgeting, estimating, procurement, subcontract management, and final account agreement.

Chair subcontractor progress meetings and maintain accurate project documentation.

Identify and mitigate project risks while maintaining programme and commercial performance.

Produce and manage building services quality plans (ITPs), commissioning schedules, and validation documentation.

Ensure compliance with health & safety legislation and industry regulations.

Build and maintain strong client and stakeholder relationships throughout project delivery.

Skills / Experience /

Qualifications:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in project management within mechanical building services or construction.

Strong technical knowledge of HVAC and mechanical systems within regulated or controlled environments.

Experience delivering projects from pre-construction through to completion.

Understanding of cleanroom standards, GMP environments, and validation processes (advantageous).

Experience managing projects on live or fast-track sites.

Strong commercial awareness and subcontractor management capability.

Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.

SMSTS and CSCS certification (essential).

Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Building Services (desirable).

If this could be of interest, please drop me an email to (url removed) or call me at (phone number removed)

Alec Lintern

Recruitment Consultant | TDA Telecoms