Mechanical Project Manager

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Project Manager to join a leading Tier One construction and infrastructure contractor, supporting the delivery of a major project in Cambridge.

Our client has an excellent reputation for delivering some of the UK''s most complex and technically demanding construction projects across a wide range of sectors. This is an opportunity to join an established project team and take responsibility for the successful delivery of significant mechanical works from pre-construction through to completion.

Our client is seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to lead the delivery of mechanical services across a major Cambridge project.

The successful candidate will take responsibility for programme, technical delivery, subcontractor management, commercial performance, quality and health & safety, working closely with the wider project team to ensure the mechanical elements are delivered to a high standard.

• Take overall responsibility for the delivery of mechanical services throughout the project lifecycle.

• Manage mechanical subcontractors, suppliers and specialist contractors.

• Lead mechanical design development and coordination.

• Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions.

• Coordinate mechanical services with electrical, structural, architectural and other disciplines.

• Develop and manage project programmes, ensuring key milestones are achieved.

• Monitor progress, quality and performance against agreed targets.

• Work closely with the commercial team on procurement, variations, cost control and package performance.

• Identify and manage technical, commercial and programme risks.

• Attend client, consultant and subcontractor meetings.

• Manage technical queries, RFIs and design coordination.

• Ensure mechanical works comply with project specifications, legislation and relevant standards.

• Oversee testing, commissioning and handover of mechanical systems.

• Maintain high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental performance.

• Provide leadership and technical guidance to the wider project team.

• Previous experience as a Mechanical Project Manager, Senior Mechanical Project Manager or Mechanical Package Manager.

• Strong experience delivering mechanical building services on major construction projects.

• Experience working for a Tier One main contractor or specialist MEP contractor.

• Strong understanding of mechanical building services, installation and commissioning.

• Experience managing subcontractors and specialist suppliers.

• Strong programme, commercial and technical awareness.

• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and project interfaces.

• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

• Relevant mechanical engineering or building services qualification.

• Appropriate CSCS and SMSTS qualifications.

• Opportunity to join a leading Tier One contractor with an excellent reputation across the UK construction and infrastructure market.

• Major project based in Cambridge.

• Exposure to technically complex and high-value mechanical works.

• Experienced project and senior leadership team.

• Strong forward workload and long-term project pipeline.

• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

To find out more about this opportunity, please contact Michael Beaubrun in our London office on (phone number removed).