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.

About the Role

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.

Responsibilities for the Mechanical Project Manager

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

What Our Client Offers

• 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). </p

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