Mechanical Project Manager - Cleanroom & Laboratory Fit-Out

Mechanical Project Manager

Cleanroom & Laboratory Fit-Out | Oxford & London

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Location: Oxford & London
Job Type: Permanent

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Project Manager to join a specialist team delivering high-specification cleanroom, laboratory, pharmaceutical and technical fit-out projects across Oxford and London.

This is a hands-on project delivery role, taking responsibility for mechanical packages from pre-construction and design coordination through procurement, installation, commissioning and handover.

Experience within cleanrooms, laboratories, life sciences, pharmaceutical or other highly regulated environments would be highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

* Take full ownership of mechanical project delivery from design through to completion.

* Manage mechanical packages across cleanroom, laboratory and specialist fit-out projects.

* Coordinate HVAC, ventilation, ductwork, pipework, heating, cooling and associated mechanical services.

* Manage project programmes, budgets, procurement and resources.

* Coordinate mechanical works with electrical, construction, BMS and specialist trades.

* Manage subcontractors, suppliers and site teams.

* Review drawings, specifications and technical submissions.

* Attend client, consultant and project progress meetings.

* Manage RFIs, technical queries, variations and project documentation.

* Monitor progress against programme and proactively resolve delivery issues.

* Ensure works are delivered safely, to specification and within budget.

* Oversee testing, commissioning, snagging and final handover.

* Support O&M documentation and close-out.

* Maintain strong relationships with clients, consultants and the wider project team.

* Ensure compliance with relevant health, safety, quality and technical standards.

Requirements

* Proven experience as a Mechanical Project Manager within building services or specialist fit-out.

* Strong technical understanding of mechanical building services.

* Experience with HVAC, ventilation, ductwork and mechanical pipework.

* Previous experience delivering complex fit-out projects.

* Cleanroom, laboratory, pharmaceutical, life sciences or other regulated-environment experience is highly desirable.

* Strong project planning, commercial and procurement skills.

* Experience managing subcontractors and multidisciplinary teams.

* Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications.

* Strong client-facing and communication skills.

* Relevant Mechanical Engineering / Building Services qualification is advantageous.

* SMSTS/SSSTS and CSCS desirable.

* Full UK driving licence.

The Opportunity

You'll be working on technically demanding, high-specification projects within the cleanroom and laboratory sector, with projects across Oxford and London.

The role would suit a Mechanical Project Manager who enjoys taking ownership of complex projects and working closely with clients, consultants, specialist subcontractors and delivery teams.

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