Mechanical Project Manager

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