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
Salary description
£80000.00 - £90000.00 per year